UK surname
A French surname likely derived from a place name, originally referring to someone from Hudon.
In the 1881 census there were 24 people recorded with the Hudon surname, ranking it #30,215 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 5, ranked #38,264, down from #30,215 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St George the Martyr, Bainton and Burrington. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hudon is 110 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 79.2%.
1881 census count
24
Ranked #30,215
Modern count
5
2016, ranked #38,264
Peak year
1861
110 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hudon surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hudon surname density by area, 1861 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 | 11 | #31,309 |
| 1861 | historical | 110 | #19,562 |
| 1881 | historical | 24 | #30,215 |
| 1891 | historical | 56 | #29,638 |
| 1901 | historical | 9 | #33,154 |
| 1911 | historical | 22 | #31,030 |
| 1997 | modern | 20 | #35,809 |
| 1998 | modern | 19 | #36,009 |
| 1999 | modern | 19 | #36,041 |
| 2000 | modern | 23 | #35,588 |
| 2001 | modern | 13 | #36,483 |
| 2002 | modern | 13 | #36,570 |
| 2003 | modern | 11 | #36,842 |
| 2004 | modern | 8 | #37,346 |
| 2005 | modern | 10 | #37,180 |
| 2006 | modern | 9 | #37,345 |
| 2007 | modern | 11 | #37,217 |
| 2008 | modern | 8 | #37,597 |
| 2009 | modern | 8 | #37,689 |
| 2010 | modern | 9 | #37,654 |
| 2011 | modern | 14 | #37,115 |
| 2012 | modern | 7 | #37,854 |
| 2013 | modern | 9 | #37,653 |
| 2014 | modern | 8 | #37,806 |
| 2015 | modern | 6 | #38,076 |
| 2016 | modern | 5 | #38,264 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St George the Martyr, Bainton, Burrington, Liverpool and Bradford. 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 | St George the Martyr | London (South Districts) |
| 2 | Bainton | Yorkshire, East Riding |
| 3 | Burrington | Devon |
| 4 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| 5 | Bradford | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hudon 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 Hudon, 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 Hudon surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hudon 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, Hudon 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 Hudon is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hudon, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname HUDON has its origins in France and can be traced back to the early 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "hudon," which referred to a small hill or mound. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive one, likely referring to someone who lived near or on a small hill.
The earliest known record of the HUDON name appears in a document from the Normandy region of France, dated around 1520. In this document, a "Jehan Hudon" is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Évreux.
During the 17th century, the HUDON name began to spread across different regions of France. In 1642, a "Pierre Hudon" was recorded as a resident of Paris, where he worked as a merchant.
One notable historical reference to the HUDON name can be found in the writings of the French philosopher and mathematician, René Descartes (1596-1650). In one of his letters, Descartes mentions a "Monsieur Hudon," who was likely a contemporary of his.
As the HUDON name continued to spread throughout France, it also made its way to the French colonies in North America, particularly in what is now known as Quebec, Canada. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in this region was in 1665, when a "Jean Hudon" was listed as a resident of Montreal.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname HUDON:
1. François Hudon (1680-1757), a French-Canadian merchant and landowner in Quebec. 2. Joseph Hudon (1737-1801), a French-Canadian businessman and politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada. 3. Ephrem Hudon (1848-1925), a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the House of Commons of Canada. 4. Gustave Hudon (1870-1945), a French-Canadian painter known for his landscape and portrait works. 5. Gilles Hudon (born 1939), a Canadian hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for several teams, including the Montreal Canadiens.
While the HUDON name may have originated as a descriptive term for someone living near a small hill, it has since evolved into a distinguished surname with a rich history spanning centuries and continents.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hudon 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. Surrey leads with 8 Hudons recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.02x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey | 8 | 7.02x |
| Cheshire | 6 | 11.61x |
| Durham | 6 | 8.62x |
| Bedfordshire | 1 | 8.25x |
| Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3.17x |
| Shropshire | 1 | 4.95x |
| Suffolk | 1 | 3.51x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Southwark St George Martyr in Surrey leads with 8 Hudons recorded in 1881 and an index of 169.85x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Southwark St George Martyr | 8 | 169.85x |
| Ashton On Mersey | 6 | 2222.22x |
| Bishopwearmouth | 6 | 100.33x |
| Basford | 1 | 68.97x |
| Clun Eddycliff | 1 | 2500.00x |
| Gorleston | 1 | 138.89x |
| Luton | 1 | 47.62x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hudon surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Hudon surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 24 people were recorded with the Hudon surname. That placed it at #30,215 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 5 in 2016. That gives Hudon a modern rank of #38,264.
A French surname likely derived from a place name, originally referring to someone from Hudon.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hudon 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.