Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
JUDE
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
JUDE. This now unnsual Christian name was more common in old times, and possibly gave rise to Judd, Judkin, and Judson.
Surname type: From given name or forename
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English