About Stroud
The surname Stroud is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "strod," meaning a marshy place or a marshy road. It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or worked in a marshy area. The name Stroud is fairly common in England, particularly in the counties of Gloucestershire and Kent, where marshlands were prevalent. Over time, individuals with the surname Stroud may have migrated to other parts of the world, leading to its presence in various countries today.
The surname Stroud is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stroud 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 Stroud is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Stroud in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Stroud using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.