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

Redeye, 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 Redeye surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Redeye in America

Redeye is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Redeye surname appeared 182 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 Redeye.

We can also compare 2010 data for Redeye 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 Redeye

The surname REDEYE has its origins in England, with the earliest records of the name dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "read" and "eag," meaning "red eye." This could have been a descriptive nickname given to someone with reddish or bloodshot eyes, either due to a physical condition or perhaps excessive drinking.

One of the earliest documented instances of the REDEYE surname appears in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where a certain Robert Redeye is mentioned. These rolls were financial records kept by the English Exchequer during the reign of King Richard I.

In the 13th century, the REDEYE name is found in various records from Oxfordshire, including the Hundred Rolls of 1273. These rolls were administrative records that documented landholders and their holdings across different English counties.

During the late 14th century, a branch of the REDEYE family seems to have settled in the village of Staverton, located in the county of Northamptonshire. The Staverton Manor Court Rolls from 1381 mention a William Redeye, who was likely a tenant farmer or landowner in the area.

One of the earliest known bearers of the REDEYE surname was John Redeye, a merchant from Bristol who lived during the late 15th century. He is mentioned in the Bristol Port Books, which were records of trade and customs duties paid at the city's port.

In the 16th century, the REDEYE name appears in various parish records across England, particularly in the counties of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Northamptonshire. Notable individuals from this period include Thomas Redeye (1538-1605), a yeoman farmer from Oxfordshire, and Elizabeth Redeye (1570-1647), who married into the prominent Fiennes family of Broughton Castle in Oxfordshire.

During the 17th century, the REDEYE surname continued to be found in various parts of England, with individuals such as Robert Redeye (1612-1685), a landowner from Gloucestershire, and Anne Redeye (1625-1692), who was married to a wealthy merchant in London.

One of the most notable bearers of the REDEYE surname was Sir William Redeye (1685-1756), a military officer who served in the British Army during the War of the Spanish Succession. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant-General and was knighted for his service.

By the 18th century, the REDEYE name had spread to other parts of the British Isles, including Scotland and Ireland. One notable individual from this period was James Redeye (1742-1819), a Scottish theologian and author who wrote several works on religious topics.

As the centuries passed, the REDEYE surname continued to be found across various regions of England, with families and individuals contributing to various aspects of society, including agriculture, trade, military service, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Redeye

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

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

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