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

Reddick, 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 Reddick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reddick in America

Reddick is the 3628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reddick surname appeared 9,785 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Reddick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reddick 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 Reddick

The surname Reddick is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a place name in England. One theory suggests that it is derived from the Old English words "read" and "ac," meaning "red oak." This indicates that the name may have originated from a place where red oak trees were abundant.

Another possible origin of the name is from the Old English words "read" and "wic," which translate to "red settlement" or "red dwelling." This could imply that the name originated from a place where people lived in red-colored buildings or a settlement with reddish soil or surroundings.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Reddick can be found in various historical documents, such as parish records and tax rolls from the 13th and 14th centuries. For example, the name appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1297, where one John de Reddik is mentioned.

In the 16th century, the surname Reddick was documented in several place names across England, including Reddick Hall in Cambridgeshire and Reddick Manor in Gloucestershire. These place names may have been derived from the surname itself or vice versa.

Historically, the surname Reddick has been associated with several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Sir John Reddick, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in the 14th century. Another notable figure was William Reddick, a respected scholar and theologian who resided in Oxford during the 16th century.

In the 17th century, Henry Reddick (1620-1691) was a successful merchant and alderman in the city of London. His son, Thomas Reddick (1650-1718), followed in his footsteps and became a prominent figure in the trade industry.

During the 18th century, Samuel Reddick (1735-1802) gained recognition as a skilled architect and was responsible for designing several notable buildings in London and surrounding areas.

In the 19th century, Mary Reddick (1819-1891) was a renowned author and poet, known for her works that reflected the social and cultural issues of the time.

These examples illustrate the diverse range of individuals who have carried the surname Reddick throughout history and their contributions to various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reddick

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

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

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