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

Redday, 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 Redday surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Redday in America

Redday is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Redday surname appeared 154 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 Redday.

We can also compare 2010 data for Redday 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 Redday

The surname REDDAY is an English name that has its origins in the northern counties of England during the medieval period. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English words "read" meaning red and "daeg" meaning day, likely referring to someone who lived near a distinctive red-colored area or landmark.

The earliest known records of the REDDAY surname date back to the 13th century, with mentions found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1273. These rolls were administrative records kept by the English Crown, suggesting that individuals bearing this name held some significance or prominence at the time.

In the 14th century, the REDDAY surname appears in the Calendar of Inquisitions Post Mortem, a compilation of legal inquiries conducted after the death of prominent landowners. This indicates that the REDDAY family held land and property during this period.

One notable individual bearing the REDDAY surname was Sir John REDDAY, a prominent knight who fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War in the mid-14th century. His exploits are recorded in several chronicles of the time, including the "Scalacronica" by Sir Thomas Gray.

Another historical figure was William REDDAY (1564-1624), an English theologian and philosopher who served as the Master of Christ's College, Cambridge. He was known for his scholarly works on theology and logic, and his writings were widely circulated during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the REDDAY surname was found in the parish records of Northumberland, particularly in the village of Redday, which likely derived its name from the family's presence in the area. This suggests that the REDDAY family had established roots and influence in this region.

During the English Civil War of the mid-17th century, Captain Thomas REDDAY (1620-1679) was a notable Parliamentarian officer who played a role in several key battles, including the Battle of Marston Moor in 1644.

In the 18th century, the REDDAY name appears in the records of the British East India Company, with John REDDAY (1738-1798) serving as a colonial administrator in India. His letters and correspondence provide valuable insights into the affairs of the company during that era.

Throughout history, the REDDAY surname has been associated with various professions and social classes, from landed gentry and military figures to scholars and colonial administrators. While not as widely distributed as some other English surnames, it has left its mark on the historical records of England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Redday

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

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

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