There are
1450
Ruuds in the USA
Ruud is the
18858th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Ruud

CarpenterRuud

Carpenter Ruud was a famous Norwegian biathlete who won several World Cup titles and Olympic medals.

BjörnRuud

Björn Ruud is a retired Norwegian alpine skier who competed in the 1960s and 1970s.

TorfinnRuud

Torfinn Ruud is a former Norwegian ski jumper who won several national championships and competed in the 1964 Winter Olympics.

AustinRuud

Austin Ruud is a professional tennis player from the United States, known for his powerful serve and aggressive playing style.

BeckyRuud

Becky Ruud is a Republican politician from the state of Washington, serving as a member of the Washington House of Representatives.

RobinRuud

Robin Ruud is a Norwegian footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for the Norwegian club Aalesunds FK.

MarenLundby

Maren Lundby is a Norwegian ski jumper who became the Olympic champion in the women's individual normal hill event at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

GuriRuud

Guri Ruud is a Norwegian politician from the Labour Party, who served as the Minister of Agriculture in Norway from 2002 to 2004.

MariusRuud

Marius Ruud is a Norwegian tennis player and the younger brother of professional tennis player Casper Ruud.

CasperRuud

Casper Ruud is a professional tennis player from Norway, known for his strong baseline game and clay court prowess.

Ruud Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Ruud' is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name 'Hróðórr.' It is a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Hróðórr.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Ruud' is most common in Norway, particularly in the counties of Buskerud, Oppland, and Telemark. It is also found in smaller numbers in other Scandinavian countries such as Sweden and Denmark.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Ruud' include 'Rud' and 'Rygge.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Ruud' has been carried by Norwegian immigrants to countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia, particularly during waves of Scandinavian migration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.