UK surname
An Old English surname derived from "hude" meaning shelter or hiding place.
In the 1881 census there were 12 people recorded with the Hude surname, ranking it #31,914 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 8, ranked #37,829, down from #31,914 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Glossop, Hinckley (incl. Hydes Pastures) and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hude is 183 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 33.3%.
1881 census count
12
Ranked #31,914
Modern count
8
2016, ranked #37,829
Peak year
1861
183 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hude surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hude surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 39 | #26,319 |
| 1861 | historical | 183 | #12,903 |
| 1881 | historical | 12 | #31,914 |
| 1891 | historical | 103 | #23,558 |
| 1901 | historical | 16 | #32,260 |
| 1911 | historical | 35 | #29,478 |
| 1997 | modern | 4 | #38,094 |
| 1998 | modern | 6 | #37,703 |
| 1999 | modern | 4 | #38,100 |
| 2000 | modern | 2 | #38,472 |
| 2001 | modern | 2 | #38,335 |
| 2002 | modern | 1 | #38,709 |
| 2003 | modern | 1 | #38,735 |
| 2004 | modern | 3 | #38,241 |
| 2005 | modern | 6 | #37,724 |
| 2006 | modern | 5 | #37,956 |
| 2007 | modern | 4 | #38,169 |
| 2008 | modern | 5 | #38,027 |
| 2009 | modern | 5 | #38,122 |
| 2010 | modern | 5 | #38,186 |
| 2011 | modern | 4 | #38,338 |
| 2012 | modern | 5 | #38,167 |
| 2013 | modern | 6 | #38,049 |
| 2014 | modern | 7 | #37,929 |
| 2015 | modern | 8 | #37,797 |
| 2016 | modern | 8 | #37,829 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Glossop, Hinckley (incl. Hydes Pastures), Manchester, Portsmouth, Portsea and Leicester St Margaret and Bishop's Fee, Leicester All Saints, Blackfriars. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glossop | Derbyshire |
| 2 | Hinckley (incl. Hydes Pastures) | Leicestershire |
| 3 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 4 | Portsmouth, Portsea | Hampshire |
| 5 | Leicester St Margaret and Bishop's Fee, Leicester All Saints, Blackfriars | Leicestershire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hude surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hude, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Hude surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hude household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Hude is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hude is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hude, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname HUDE is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 12th century. The name is derived from the Old German word "hude," which translates to "hide" or "skin," suggesting that the original bearers of this surname may have been involved in the tanning or leather trade.
One of the earliest known references to the HUDE surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony. In this compilation, a certain "Henricus Hude" is mentioned in a record dated 1187, indicating the existence of the name during that period.
The HUDE surname has been associated with various places and regions throughout Germany, including the towns of Hude in Lower Saxony and Hudestadt in Saxony-Anhalt. It is possible that the name may have originated from these locations or their variants, as it was common for surnames to be derived from place names during the Middle Ages.
Among the notable individuals who bore the HUDE surname in history is Johann Hude, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1563 to 1626. He served as a professor at the University of Leipzig and was known for his contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics.
Another prominent figure with the HUDE surname was Heinrich Hude, a German composer and organist who lived between 1599 and 1672. He held positions as a court organist and Kapellmeister in various cities, including Hamburg and Lübeck, and his compositions were highly regarded during his time.
In the 18th century, Johann Georg Hude (1718-1798) was a German jurist and legal scholar who served as a professor of law at the University of Göttingen. His works on legal theory and jurisprudence were influential in shaping the development of German legal thought.
The HUDE surname also has a notable presence in the field of medicine, with Dr. Hans Hude (1849-1918) being a German physician and surgeon who made significant contributions to the study of ophthalmology. He developed innovative techniques for treating eye conditions and published numerous works on the subject.
Finally, one cannot overlook the impact of the German philosopher and theologian, Friedrich Hude (1832-1910), who was a prominent figure in the field of Protestant theology during the 19th century. His writings and teachings played a crucial role in shaping the intellectual discourse of his time.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hude surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Cheshire leads with 8 Hudes recorded in 1881 and an index of 31.01x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Monks Coppenhall in Cheshire leads with 8 Hudes recorded in 1881 and an index of 824.74x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Monks Coppenhall | 8 | 824.74x |
| Dalton In Huddersfield | 4 | 1538.46x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hude surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 12 people were recorded with the Hude surname. That placed it at #31,914 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 8 in 2016. That gives Hude a modern rank of #37,829.
An Old English surname derived from "hude" meaning shelter or hiding place.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hude bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.