Mudd
Mudd Meaning & Origin
About Mudd
The surname Mudd is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Old English word "mud," referring to someone who lived near or worked with mud, such as a mud worker or a person living in a muddy area. Another possibility is that it is a topographic name for someone who lived near a mud bank or a muddy stream. Additionally, Mudd could also be a variant spelling of the surname Mood, derived from the Old English word "mod," meaning "spirit" or "mind," and could have been used as a nickname for someone with a moody or unpredictable temperament.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Mudd is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Mudd: 6,391
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 5444
- Frequency per 100k people: 2.17
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mudd 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Mudd in Braille
Here's how to represent Mudd in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Mudd using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Mudd using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
