Hudson is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English words “hudd” meaning “hide” and “suna” meaning “son”. The name was originally given to someone who worked with hides, such as a tanner or leatherworker. It is also a habitational name for those who lived near the River Hudd or the River Ouse, which were known as the “hudds” in Old English. Today, the surname is most common in the United States and the United Kingdom.
