Judd History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The Judd name is an important part of the history of the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. Judd is derived from the names Judd and Jutt, which are pet forms of the personal name Jordan. These names are derived from Jurd, a common abbreviation of Jordan, and feature the common interchange of voiced and voiceless final consonants. 1

Early Origins of the Judd family

The surname Judd was first found in Herefordshire where John Judde was listed in the Pipe Rolls of 1204. Alan and John Jutte wqere listed in the Assize Rolls for Cambridgeshire in 1260.

As a forename the first entry was Judde Rampe who was found in the Assize Rolls of 1246. This custom continued as Judde Clubbe was found in the Assize Rolls for Cheshire in 1260 and Judde de Halifax was found in Yorkshire in 1309. 1

The Judson variant was generally found later as in John Judson in Yorkshire in 1324 and Henry Juddessone in Cheshire in 1370. Again, this variant literally means "son of Judd or Jutt. " 1

"Hampshire is at present the home of the Judds, but there are a few of the name in the adjacent county of Wiltshire. In the 13th century Jud was a name well represented in Oxfordshire and Lincolnshire." 2

"Most of the Judsons, both in England and America, trace their origin to the neighbourhood of Leeds, and the surname is still common in Yorkshire." 3

Up north in Scotland, "Thomas Judison, and other Scottish merchants complained that their vessel was captured and sunk by the English during a truce, 1359. Andrew Yutsoun was provost of Edinburgh, 187." 4

Early History of the Judd family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Judd research. Another 133 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1204, 1424, 1531, 1550, 1577, 1592, 1619, 1634, 1659, 1662 and 1690 are included under the topic Early Judd History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Judd Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Judd were recorded, including Judd, Judson and others.

Early Notables of the Judd family

Distinguished members of the family include Joseph Judson (born 1619-1690), English-born, Connecticut settler, local official and militia officer. He was born in Kirkbymoorside, Yorkshire, to William Judson (c. 1592-1662) and Grace (d. 1659). In 1634, at the age of 15, Joseph Judson emigrated with his parents and two younger brothers, Jeremiah and...
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Judd World Ranking

In the United States, the name Judd is the 1,839th most popular surname with an estimated 17,409 people with that name. 5 However, in Australia, the name Judd is ranked the 833rd most popular surname with an estimated 4,720 people with that name. 6 And in New Zealand, the name Judd is the 490th popular surname with an estimated 1,394 people with that name. 7


Judd migration to the United States +

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Judd family emigrate to North America:

Judd Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Judd Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Judd Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Judd Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Judd migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Judd Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
Judd Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Judd migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Judd Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Judd migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Judd Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Judd (post 1700) +


Suggested Readings for the name Judd +
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