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

Redcloud, 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 Redcloud surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Redcloud in America

Redcloud is the 71678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Redcloud surname appeared 272 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 Redcloud.

We can also compare 2010 data for Redcloud 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 Redcloud

The surname REDCLOUD is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place called Redcloud or a variation of this name. This place name likely referred to a cloud-like red hill or ridge, possibly colored by iron ore deposits or the reddish hue of the soil.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name REDCLOUD can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1198, which mention a Richard de Redcloude. These rolls were financial records maintained by the Exchequer, documenting the collection of taxes and other revenues during the reign of King Richard I.

In the 13th century, the REDCLOUD name appeared in several legal documents, such as the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1235, which recorded a land transaction involving a John de Redeclowe. This alternate spelling, Redeclowe, further reinforces the locational origin of the name.

During the 14th century, the REDCLOUD surname gained prominence in various parts of England. One notable figure was William Redcloud, a landowner and merchant from Dorset, who was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327. Additionally, the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1332 recorded a Thomas Redclowde in Worcestershire.

In the 15th century, the REDCLOUD name appeared in several historical records, including the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence between members of the influential Paston family in Norfolk. One letter from 1472 referenced a John Redclowde, who was involved in a legal dispute over land ownership.

Throughout the centuries, several individuals bearing the REDCLOUD surname have left their mark in various fields. One notable example is Sir Thomas Redcloud (1634-1701), a prominent English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Wiltshire in the late 17th century.

Another figure of note is Elizabeth Redcloud (1760-1842), a pioneering educator and author from Yorkshire, who wrote several influential textbooks on mathematics and geography used in schools throughout England.

In the realm of literature, the REDCLOUD name is associated with William Redcloud (1822-1891), a celebrated poet and playwright from Lancashire, whose works explored themes of nature, love, and the human condition.

The REDCLOUD surname has also left its mark in the field of exploration and adventure. One such figure is Robert Redcloud (1875-1941), a renowned English explorer and naturalist who led several expeditions to remote regions of Africa and Asia, documenting their flora and fauna.

While the origins of the REDCLOUD surname can be traced back to medieval England, its legacy has spread far and wide, with bearers of this name making significant contributions across various disciplines and fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Redcloud

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

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 Redcloud 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 Redcloud 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 Redcloud was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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