2000
#3,546
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 9,203
First available Census row
Per 100,000 3.41
Uncommon Last name
Reddick
A surname of English origin, derived from a place name meaning "reedy ditch."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 10,587 Americans carry the last name Reddick. That puts it at #3,746 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 3.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 32,375 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Reddick 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Reddick with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
11K
1 in 32,375
Census rank
#3,746
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
3.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
9.2K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 9,232 bearers of the surname Reddick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 3.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 3746th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Reddick, the largest self-reported group is Black at 50.3%. The next largest groups are White (40.8%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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The earliest recorded instances of the name Reddick can be found in various historical documents, such as parish records and tax rolls from the 13th and 14th centuries.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Reddick
Among Census respondents with the surname Reddick, the largest self-reported group is Black at 50.3%. The next largest groups are White (40.8%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Reddick 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 Reddick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American50.3% · 4,640
- White40.8% · 3,766
- Two or more races4.7% · 438
- Hispanic or Latino3.1% · 287
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 63
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 38
Timeline
Historical Census data for Reddick
Reddick appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#3,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 9,785
+582 bearers (+6.3%)
Per 100,000 3.32
Rank movement Down 82 places
2020
#3,746
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 9,232
-553 bearers (-5.7%)
Per 100,000 3.09
Rank movement Down 118 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #3,546 | 9,203 | 3.41 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #3,628 | 9,785 | 3.32 | +582 bearers (+6.3%) | Down 82 places |
| 2020 | #3,746 | 9,232 | 3.09 | -553 bearers (-5.7%) | Down 118 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 Reddick 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 | #3,628 | #3,746 | -3.3% |
| Count | 9,785 | 9,232 | -5.7% |
| Per 100K | 3.32 | 3.09 | -7.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Reddick bearers went from 9,785 to 9,232 (-5.7% change). The surname moved down 118 positions in the national ranking, going from #3,628 to #3,746.
FAQ
Reddick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Reddick?
Name Census estimates that about 10,587 living Americans carry the surname Reddick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 32,375 residents.
How common is Reddick?
Reddick ranks #3,746 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 3.09 per 100,000 residents, which is about 3 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 9,232 people with the surname Reddick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (10,587), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 3.09 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 3.09 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 3 of them to have the surname Reddick.
Has Reddick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Reddick went from 9,785 recorded bearers to 9,232. That is a decrease of 553 (-5.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #3,628 to #3,746.
What does the Census say about the background of Reddick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Reddick, the largest self-reported group is Black at 50.3%. The next largest groups are White (40.8%) and Two or More Races (4.7%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Reddick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 50.3% (4,640 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Reddick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (50.3%), White (40.8%), Two or More Races (4.7%). 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 Reddick (2000, 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 Reddick mean?
A surname of English origin, derived from a place name meaning "reedy ditch." 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 Reddick (3.09 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 share the surname Reddick?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.