Dudley

Dudley Meaning & Origin

About Dudley
The surname Dudley is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Dudda" or "Dudd," which means "swarthy" or "dark-skinned." Alternatively, it could be derived from the Old English word "dud," meaning "cloak" or "mantle," suggesting that the name was originally a nickname for someone who wore such a garment. The surname Dudley is primarily locational, originating from the town of Dudley in the West Midlands of England. Over time, it has spread as a surname to various parts of the English-speaking world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Dudley features prominently in our database, being among the top 1000 surnames. Explore its detailed popularity metrics and distribution:

  • Number of People with the name Dudley: 35,781
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 972
  • Frequency per 100k people: 12.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dudley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D0340
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 D L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdΙ™dli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dudley in Braille

Here's how to represent Dudley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Dudley in braille

How to sign the name Dudley using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Dudley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Dudley in sign language

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