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

Reddington, 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 Reddington surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reddington in America

Reddington is the 16087th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reddington surname appeared 1,800 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 Reddington.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reddington 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 Reddington

The surname Reddington has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "readi," meaning "red," and the suffix "-ing," denoting "people of." Thus, the name likely referred to people associated with a place characterized by reddish soil, vegetation, or other features.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Reddington name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Radington." This entry suggests that the name was already established in parts of England by the late 11th century, possibly referring to settlements or manors with reddish characteristics.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, variations of the name emerged, such as "Redyngton" and "Reddyngton," reflecting the evolving spelling conventions of the time. These variations are found in various historical records, including court rolls, parish registers, and medieval manuscripts.

Notable individuals bearing the Reddington surname include Sir John Reddington (c. 1475-1547), a prominent English lawyer and Member of Parliament during the reign of Henry VIII. Another figure was Thomas Reddington (c. 1570-1629), an English clergyman who served as the Dean of Canterbury Cathedral in the early 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Reddington name appeared in connection with several place names, such as Reddington Manor in Worcestershire and Reddington Firs in Wiltshire, further reinforcing the name's geographic origins.

The 19th century saw the rise of individuals like William Reddington (1786-1862), an English mathematician and astronomer, and Joseph Reddington (1822-1886), a Catholic priest and educator who played a significant role in establishing Catholic schools in the United States.

Another notable figure was Sir Walter Reddington (1879-1958), a British naval officer who served during World War I and later became the Director of Naval Intelligence.

Throughout its history, the Reddington surname has maintained its connection to English heritage, with various branches and individuals leaving their mark across different fields and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reddington

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

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

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