2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Reddrick
An English surname likely derived from the Old English words "read" and "ric," meaning red and wealthy/powerful.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Reddrick. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Reddrick 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.
Bearers in the US
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Reddrick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Reddrick, the largest self-reported group is Black at 86.9%. The next largest groups are White (7.1%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Reddrick
The surname Reddrick is of English origin and can be traced back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "read" meaning red and "ric" meaning powerful or strong, essentially translating to "the powerful red one."
The earliest recorded spelling of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire in 1196, where one Robert Redrik is mentioned. Another early record is found in the Assize Court Rolls of Yorkshire in 1219, referencing a William Redrik.
In the famous Domesday Book of 1086, there are no direct references to the surname Reddrick, but there are entries for places like Redworth and Redmarley, which may have influenced the development of the name.
The name Reddrick was particularly prominent in the counties of Yorkshire, Staffordshire, and Northumberland during the Middle Ages. It is possible that the surname was originally a descriptive nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Sir John Reddrick (c. 1320-1389), a knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War under Edward III. Another notable figure was William Reddrick (c. 1450-1518), a merchant and alderman in the city of York.
During the 16th century, the name Reddrick appeared in various spellings such as Redrick, Reddricke, and Reddrige. One notable person from this period was Thomas Reddrick (c. 1540-1610), a landowner and justice of the peace in Northumberland.
In the 17th century, the surname Reddrick was found in the parish records of several villages in Yorkshire, including Reddrick Hall near Wakefield, which may have been named after a prominent local family.
One of the most famous bearers of the name was Sir William Reddrick (1635-1701), a Member of Parliament and Lord Mayor of London. He was a prominent figure in the City of London and played a role in the rebuilding efforts after the Great Fire of 1666.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Reddrick
Among Census respondents with the surname Reddrick, the largest self-reported group is Black at 86.9%. The next largest groups are White (7.1%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Reddrick 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 Reddrick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American86.9% · 86
- White7.1% · 7
- Two or more races4.0% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Reddrick
Reddrick 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
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-6 bearers (-5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,166 places
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-6 bearers (-5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 1,098 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.4%) | Down 16,166 places |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -6 bearers (-5.7%) | Down 1,098 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 Reddrick 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 | #154,907 | #156,005 | -0.7% |
| Count | 105 | 99 | -5.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -17.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Reddrick bearers went from 105 to 99 (-5.7% change). The surname moved down 1,098 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #156,005.
FAQ
Reddrick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Reddrick?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Reddrick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Reddrick?
Reddrick ranks #156,005 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 99 people with the surname Reddrick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Reddrick.
Has Reddrick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Reddrick went from 105 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #154,907 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Reddrick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Reddrick, the largest self-reported group is Black at 86.9%. The next largest groups are White (7.1%) and Two or More Races (4.0%). 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 Reddrick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.9% (86 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Reddrick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (86.9%), White (7.1%), Two or More Races (4.0%). 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 Reddrick (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 Reddrick mean?
An English surname likely derived from the Old English words "read" and "ric," meaning red and wealthy/powerful. 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 Reddrick (0.03 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 Americans have the surname Reddrick?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.