2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Radwick
An occupational surname derived from Old English elements meaning "red settlement".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Radwick. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Radwick surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Radwick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Radwick, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Radwick
The surname Radwick is of English origin, and its roots can be traced back to the 13th century in the county of Yorkshire, England. The name is believed to derive from the Old English words "rad" and "wic," which translate to "red" and "dwelling" or "farm," respectively. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a family or individual residing in a dwelling or farmstead with a reddish hue, perhaps due to the color of the building materials or the surrounding landscape.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Radwick can be found in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1334, where a certain Robert de Radwyk is listed as a taxpayer in the village of Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. This indicates that the name was already in use and established in the region during that period.
In the 16th century, the Radwick name appeared in various parish records and manorial documents across Yorkshire, particularly in the areas around Huddersfield and Halifax. One notable figure from this period was Thomas Radwick (c. 1540-1610), a prosperous landowner and farmer who held estates in the village of Meltham.
The 17th century saw the Radwick family spread further afield, with several members migrating to other parts of England and even venturing across the Atlantic to the American colonies. One such individual was John Radwick (1622-1688), who settled in the Massachusetts Bay Colony and became a respected member of the community in Salem.
In the 19th century, the Radwick name gained prominence with the birth of William Radwick (1810-1892), a renowned architect and civil engineer who was responsible for designing several iconic buildings and bridges in London and other parts of England.
Other notable individuals bearing the Radwick surname include:
1. Elizabeth Radwick (1758-1832), a philanthropist and social reformer who worked tirelessly to improve the living conditions of the poor in Manchester.
2. Henry Radwick (1841-1915), a celebrated botanist and explorer who made significant contributions to the study of flora in South America and the Pacific islands.
3. Emily Radwick (1875-1963), a pioneering British mathematician and academic who broke barriers as one of the first women to hold a professorship at a major university.
4. George Radwick (1902-1987), a renowned author and journalist who covered several major events of the 20th century, including World War II and the Civil Rights Movement in the United States.
5. Sarah Radwick (born 1972), a contemporary artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited in galleries across Europe and North America.
While the Radwick name has its roots firmly planted in Yorkshire, it has since spread to various corners of the globe, carried by generations of individuals who have left their mark in diverse fields and endeavors.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Radwick
Among Census respondents with the surname Radwick, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Radwick bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Radwick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 4
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Radwick
Radwick appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 2,454 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 2,454 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Radwick surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #153,590 | 1.6% |
| Count | 104 | 104 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Radwick bearers went from 104 to 104 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 2,454 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #153,590.
FAQ
Radwick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Radwick?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Radwick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Radwick?
Radwick ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Radwick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Radwick.
Has Radwick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Radwick went from 104 recorded bearers to 104. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Radwick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Radwick, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Radwick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Radwick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Hispanic (3.8%), Two or More Races (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Radwick (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Radwick mean?
An occupational surname derived from Old English elements meaning "red settlement". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Radwick (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Radwick?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Radwick on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.