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origin of surname Rudd
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Tony Bettfuehr
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1/11/2008, 5:31 PM
Could anyone tell me the origin of this british an american surname?
Thank for your help
T
#Rudd
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Hunter
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1/11/2008, 6:20 PM
I went to geneology site. It said Rudd is Welsh. Also, could be found in England.
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Jim Young
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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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