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

Reddell, 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 Reddell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reddell in America

Reddell is the 24090th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reddell surname appeared 1,045 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 Reddell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reddell 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 Reddell

The surname Reddell is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated in the county of Northumberland, located in the northernmost region of England. The name is derived from the Old English words "read" and "dell," meaning "red valley" or "red stream."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Reddell can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Northumberland, dating back to the late 12th century. These rolls were financial records maintained by the English Exchequer, which documented transactions and tax payments made by landowners and tenants.

During the 13th century, the name Reddell appeared in various manorial records and charters associated with the village of Reddell, located near the town of Rothbury in Northumberland. This village likely served as the primary source of the surname, with families adopting the place name as their own.

In the late 14th century, a notable figure named John Reddell was mentioned in the records of the Priory of Durham, a prominent monastery in the region. John Reddell was a landowner who made donations to the priory, contributing to its wealth and influence.

During the 16th century, the spelling of the name evolved, with variations such as Redell, Reddale, and Reddall appearing in various records. One prominent individual from this era was William Reddell (1532-1596), a merchant and landowner from the city of Newcastle upon Tyne.

In the 17th century, the name Reddell gained more prominence, with several notable figures emerging. Robert Reddell (1610-1678) was a successful farmer and landowner in the village of Reddell, while Thomas Reddell (1635-1698) was a respected clergyman who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in the town of Hexham.

As the name spread beyond its origin in Northumberland, it found its way into other regions of England. In the 18th century, Edward Reddell (1720-1785) was a prominent businessman and alderman in the city of Bristol, while James Reddell (1748-1821) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London.

Throughout history, the surname Reddell has been associated with various professions and accomplishments, from landowners and merchants to clergymen and architects. While its roots can be traced back to a specific region in northern England, the name has since spread and been embraced by families across the country and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reddell

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

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

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