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Kidd Family History
Kidd Genealogy & Family TreeKidd is a Scottish name from Dundee, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Middle English kide which means "young goat" and referred to someone known for being lively and energetic. The earliest known ancestor--William Kide--was recorded in 1181. Roots for this name can also be found in England. The family motto is Donec impleat orbem which means "Until it fills its orb."
Other spellings include "Kid," "Kyd," and "Kydd." Notable people with the surname include American basketball player Jason Kidd (Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, New Jersey Nets), American Olympic athlete Billy Kidd (skiing), American novelist Sue Monk Kidd (The Secret Life of Bees, The Mermaid Chair), and Scottish pirate William Kidd (better known as Captain Kidd). The first Kidd to come to America was Roger Kidd in Virginia in 1623.
Kidd Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Anna Mahala Kidd -- --, 1891 December 27, 1972
- George Kidd -- --, 1780 December 0, 1862
- John Kidd -- --, 1698 January 20, 1742 Virginia
- John Kidd -- --, 1906 January 12, 1971
- Vina Kidd -- --, 1881 December 29, 1982 Kentucky
Kidd Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Moses Kidd -- --, 1765 October 0, 1843 Virginia
- Henry Mike Kidd -- --, 1890 March 26, 1966 Tennessee
- George Kidd -- --, 1832 December 0, 1917
- Annie N Kidd -- --, 1904 September 28, 1934
- Nellie Adaline Kidd -- --, 1896 June 3, 1938
