About Maude
The surname Maude is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Matilda," which itself comes from the Germanic elements "maht," meaning "might" or "strength," and "hild," meaning "battle." As a surname, Maude likely originated as a patronymic, denoting "son of Maude" or "descendant of Maude." Over time, it has become a relatively uncommon surname, often associated with individuals of English or Scottish descent.
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The surname Maude is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maude based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Maude is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Maude in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Maude using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.