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Type Surname
Usage English

Meaning & History

The surname Rudd is derived from the Old English root "rud-," a component in the words "rudig," which means "ruddy," and "ruddoc," which means "red-breast." The surname was originally a nickname for a ruddy complexioned or red-haired person, or perhaps for someone who habitually wore the color red.
Added 2/20/2021 by benjaminboyofthis898
Edited 2/24/2021 by Frollein Gladys