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

Redeaux, 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 Redeaux surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Redeaux in America

Redeaux is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Redeaux surname appeared 156 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Redeaux.

We can also compare 2010 data for Redeaux 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 Redeaux

The surname REDEAUX originated in France during the Middle Ages, with its roots traced back to the Normandy region. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "redel," which means "to turn or revolve," suggesting a possible occupational origin for those involved in milling or related trades.

One of the earliest known references to the REDEAUX name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This record mentions individuals with the surname, indicating their presence in England shortly after the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, records show a Guillaume REDEAUX residing in the village of Bretteville-sur-Odon, near Caen, Normandy. This area is considered one of the primary locations where the REDEAUX family settled and flourished during the medieval period.

During the 16th century, the REDEAUX surname experienced various spelling variations, including Redeau, Redoux, and Redeau, reflecting the evolution of language and regional dialects. One notable figure from this era was Jean REDEAUX (1520-1589), a renowned merchant and landowner from the town of Rouen.

In the 17th century, the REDEAUX family expanded their influence, with members found in various parts of France. One prominent individual was Pierre REDEAUX (1632-1701), a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Parlement of Paris.

The 18th century saw the rise of Jacques REDEAUX (1718-1787), a celebrated architect who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais de la Légion d'Honneur.

As the REDEAUX name spread across Europe and beyond, it encountered various regional variations, such as Redoux in Belgium and Redeau in parts of Canada, reflecting the migration patterns of the family.

Other notable figures bearing the REDEAUX surname include Marie REDEAUX (1845-1921), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in France, and Henri REDEAUX (1892-1976), a renowned French artist known for his impressionistic landscapes and portraiture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Redeaux

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

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

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