Find out how popular the last name Radey is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Radey.

Radey, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Radey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Radey in America

Radey is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Radey surname appeared 158 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Radey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Radey to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Radey

The surname Radey has its origins in England, dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "read," meaning red, and the suffix "-ey," which often denoted a locality or place name. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a red or ruddy-colored area, such as a reddish field or soil.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Radey can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire, dated 1195, where it appears as "Radlega." This variation likely stems from the Old English words "read" and "leah," meaning a woodland clearing or meadow with reddish soil.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Radeley" and "Radeleye," in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, respectively. These records provide insights into the geographical distribution of the name during that time.

The Radey surname is also associated with several place names in England, such as Radley in Berkshire and Radley in Oxfordshire. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

One notable individual with the surname Radey was Sir John Radey, born in 1512, who served as a member of the Parliament of England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another early bearer of the name was Thomas Radey, born in 1589, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol.

In the 17th century, the Radey family gained prominence in the county of Somerset, where they owned substantial estates. One member, William Radey (1622-1698), was a respected magistrate and served as the Sheriff of Somerset in 1675.

The 18th century saw the emergence of several notable figures with the Radey surname, including Robert Radey (1745-1821), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London. Additionally, Elizabeth Radey (1762-1834) was a celebrated writer and poet whose works were widely published during her lifetime.

Throughout its history, the Radey surname has undergone various spellings, such as Radeley, Radleigh, and Radleye, reflecting the regional dialects and variations in pronunciation across different parts of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Radey

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Radey.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Radey was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Radey has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Radey was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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