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
Scholar 1,837
Agricultural Labourer 247
Labourer 241
Coal Miner 156
Domestic Servant 146
General Servant 130
Dress Maker 85
House Keeper 60
Farm Servant 57
Annuitant 54
Laundress 52
Blacksmith 49
Servant 49
Gardener 46
Carpenter 37
Shoe Maker 37
Farm Labourer 36
Farmer 34
Farm Servant Indoor 34
Farmers Son 31
Joiner 29
Wife Of Above 28
Dressmaker 27
Carter 27
Painter 26

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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