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[Surname] origin of surname Rudd

by Tony Bettfuehr (guest)

1/11/2008, 5:31 PM

Could anyone tell me the origin of this british an american surname?

Thank for your help

#Rudd

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- Hunter (guest) +1

1/11/2008, 6:20 PM

I went to geneology site. It said Rudd is Welsh. Also, could be found in England.

- Jim Young (guest)

1/12/2008, 9:19 AM

There are Rudds in Wales and in Scotland, but the name is predominantly English. The meaning seems to be either "red" (hair colour) or "ruddy" (complexion).

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