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 2,401
Coal Miner 216
Agricultural Labourer 200
General Labourer 149
Domestic Servant 128
Dress Maker 118
Labourer 117
General Servant 109
Annuitant 65
General Servant Domestic 65
Farm Labourer 64
Laundress 54
House Keeper 43
Farm Servant Indoor 43
Carpenter 38
Servant 38
Charwoman 34
Farmers Son 34
Cotton Weaver 33
Shoe Maker 32
Joiner 29
Bricklayer 28
Black Smith 27
No Occupation 26
Farmers Daughter 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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