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

Reddin, 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 Reddin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reddin in America

Reddin is the 18660th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reddin surname appeared 1,474 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Reddin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reddin 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 Reddin

The surname Reddin has its origins in Ireland, where it first emerged in the medieval era. It is derived from the Gaelic word "reidhin," which means "little plain" or "little meadow." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a small, flat area of land.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century. In 1296, a Robert Redyn is mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, England. It's possible that this individual was of Irish descent and had emigrated to England.

In Ireland itself, the name can be traced back to County Wexford, where it was particularly prevalent among families in the baronies of Forth and Bargy. One notable individual bearing this surname was Sir Patrick Reddin, a prominent landowner in County Wexford during the 16th century.

Another historical figure with this name was Sir John Reddin, who served as Lord Mayor of Dublin in 1665. He was a prominent merchant and played a significant role in the city's affairs during the latter half of the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the name appears in various records related to County Wexford, such as the Hearth Money Rolls and the Census of Elphin. One individual of note from this period was Edward Reddin, a member of the Irish Parliament who represented the constituency of Fethard between 1761 and 1768.

Moving into the 19th century, the name continued to be associated with County Wexford, but it also spread to other parts of Ireland and beyond. One notable figure was Michael Reddin, born in 1854, who was a prominent lawyer and served as a judge in the Irish Free State after its establishment in 1922.

Additionally, the Reddin surname has been carried by several individuals who made significant contributions in various fields. For example, Thomas Reddin (1805-1862) was an Irish-born Australian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Council of New South Wales.

While the surname Reddin may not be as widespread as some others, it has a rich history and can be traced back to its Irish roots, where it was particularly prevalent in County Wexford. The name has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, politicians, lawyers, and judges, over the course of several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reddin

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

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

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