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

Redfox, 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 Redfox surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Redfox in America

Redfox is the 68949th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Redfox surname appeared 285 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 Redfox.

We can also compare 2010 data for Redfox 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 Redfox

The surname Redfox is of English origin, dating back to the late medieval period around the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the East Anglian region of England, specifically in counties such as Suffolk and Norfolk. The name is a compound word derived from the Old English words "read" (meaning red) and "fox," referring to the reddish-brown color of the animal.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Redfox can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk from the year 1327, where a certain John Redfox is mentioned as a taxpayer. The name also appears in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire from the 15th century, indicating its spread across various parts of England.

During the Tudor period, there are records of a Richard Redfox who was a mercer (a dealer in textile fabrics) in the city of London, as mentioned in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1524. Interestingly, the name Redfox was sometimes associated with the occupation of a furrier or a dealer in foxskins, given the connection to the animal.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname Redfox was William Redfox (1590-1657), a prominent English clergyman who served as the Archdeacon of Taunton in Somerset. Another individual of note was John Redfox (1627-1692), a merchant and landowner from Lincolnshire, whose estate records provide valuable insights into the life and times of the gentry during that era.

Moving into the 18th century, the Redfox family had established themselves in various parts of England, including a branch in Gloucestershire. One notable member was Thomas Redfox (1712-1782), a renowned architect and builder who designed several churches and manor houses in the region.

In the 19th century, the name Redfox appeared in various historical records, such as parish registers and census records. One notable figure was Harriet Redfox (1823-1897), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education, who founded a school for girls in London.

Throughout its history, the surname Redfox has been associated with various occupations, including merchants, clergymen, architects, and educators, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Redfox

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

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

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