Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
HOOD
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
HOOD. 1. From some peculiarity in the head-dress of the original possessor of the name. 2. But more probably Odo is the source.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English