People With Last Name Moody

The surname Moody is of English origin, ranking among the top 200 most common surnames in English-speaking countries. Its earliest recorded instance dates back to the 12th century in Devonshire, England, where it appeared as Alwine 'Modig'. The name has strong historical ties to regions such as Somerset, Wiltshire, and Hampshire, and is also prevalent in northeast England. The surname may derive from the Old English or Germanic word 'Modig', meaning bold or brave, though its exact roots could be Anglo-Saxon or Nordic/Viking due to the widespread use of similar terms across Germanic languages. Additionally, a variant of the name, 'Moodie', is found in Scotland, particularly in Orkney, with potential Norse or Celtic origins. The name was also introduced to Ireland by early English settlers.

The last name Moody appears about 64429 times in U.S. Census records, earning it rank #519 nationally. This equals around 22 individuals per 100,000 in the U.S.

Our database contains over 15508 people with the last name Moody. This surname is most commonly found in Georgia, Florida, North Carolina. We have over 12 unique first names combined with the last name Moody in our records. The most frequent first names associated with this surname are James, Robert, John.