Dodd Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Dodd Name Meaning: The name derives from a Germanic word used to describe something round & plump.Used in pre 7th century english as a nickname. Also a Personal name 'Dodda'.

The name is of anglo-saxon origin & one of the earliest names recorded.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dodd Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dodd family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 384
Female Servant 352
Independent 182
Farmer 133
Male Servant 127
Labourer 123
Shoe Maker 66
Weaver 24
Dress Maker 23
Servant 21
Coal Miner 21
Tailor 21
Apprentice 19
Collier 19
Gardener 19
Ag Lab 19
Butcher 18
Carpenter 18
Miller 17
Pupil 17
Joiner 17
Pauper 17
Blacksmith 16
Publican 16
Baker 15

Dodd Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Dodd 100% 88,515
2 Dadd 75% 4,323
3 Dod 75% 2,199
4 Dood 75% 794
5 Dudd 75% 537
6 Didd 75% 305
7 Dedd 75% 139
8 Dodde 80% 126

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The surname Dodd is the most popular version of all its varients

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