2000
#19,882
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,251
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.46
Rare Last name
Reddin
An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Riada or Ó Raididh, meaning "descendant of Riada".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,329 Americans carry the last name Reddin. That puts it at #22,709 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.39 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 257,904 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Reddin 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 Reddin with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
1.3K
1 in 257,904
Census rank
#22,709
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,159 bearers of the surname Reddin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.39 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 22709th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Reddin, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.7%. The next largest groups are Black (11.5%) and Hispanic (3.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Reddin
Among Census respondents with the surname Reddin, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.7%. The next largest groups are Black (11.5%) and Hispanic (3.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Reddin 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 Reddin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White78.7% · 912
- Black or African American11.5% · 133
- Hispanic or Latino3.9% · 45
- Two or more races3.7% · 43
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.2% · 14
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 12
Timeline
Historical Census data for Reddin
Reddin 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
#18,660
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,474
+223 bearers (+17.8%)
Per 100,000 0.50
Rank movement Up 1,222 places
2020
#22,709
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,159
-315 bearers (-21.4%)
Per 100,000 0.39
Rank movement Down 4,049 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #19,882 | 1,251 | 0.46 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #18,660 | 1,474 | 0.50 | +223 bearers (+17.8%) | Up 1,222 places |
| 2020 | #22,709 | 1,159 | 0.39 | -315 bearers (-21.4%) | Down 4,049 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 Reddin 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 | #18,660 | #22,709 | -21.7% |
| Count | 1,474 | 1,159 | -21.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.50 | 0.39 | -22.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Reddin bearers went from 1,474 to 1,159 (-21.4% change). The surname moved down 4,049 positions in the national ranking, going from #18,660 to #22,709.
FAQ
Reddin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Reddin?
Name Census estimates that about 1,329 living Americans carry the surname Reddin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 257,904 residents.
How common is Reddin?
Reddin ranks #22,709 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.39 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,159 people with the surname Reddin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,329), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.39 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.39 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Reddin.
Has Reddin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Reddin went from 1,474 recorded bearers to 1,159. That is a decrease of 315 (-21.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #18,660 to #22,709.
What does the Census say about the background of Reddin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Reddin, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.7%. The next largest groups are Black (11.5%) and Hispanic (3.9%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Reddin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 78.7% (912 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Reddin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (78.7%), Black (11.5%), Hispanic (3.9%). 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 Reddin (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 Reddin mean?
An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Riada or Ó Raididh, meaning "descendant of Riada". 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 Reddin (0.39 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 Reddin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.