2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Redhage
A surname originating from a geographical feature or place with a red hedge or fence.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Redhage. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Redhage 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Redhage in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Redhage, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Redhage
The surname REDHAGE has its origins in England, where it first emerged sometime around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "reod" meaning "red" and "haga" meaning "enclosure" or "hedge." This suggests that the name originally referred to someone who lived near or worked with a red hedge or enclosure.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name REDHAGE can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire from 1194, where a William Redhage is mentioned. The name also appears in various other medieval records, such as the Feet of Fines for Essex from 1310, which mentions a John Redhage.
In the 14th century, variations of the name started to appear, such as Redhache and Redhedge, reflecting the fluid nature of spelling during that time period. The REDHAGE surname was particularly prevalent in the counties of Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk, where it is believed to have originated.
One notable bearer of the REDHAGE name was Sir Thomas Redhage (1435-1502), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Suffolk. He served as a member of the Parliament for Ipswich and was known for his philanthropy, establishing a number of almshouses and bequeathing funds for the education of poor children.
Another prominent individual with the REDHAGE surname was Richard Redhage (1570-1645), a clergyman and author who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds. He published several works on theology and religious doctrine during his lifetime.
In the 17th century, the REDHAGE name spread beyond East Anglia, with records showing bearers of the name in various parts of England. One such individual was Robert Redhage (1625-1685), a merchant and landowner from Yorkshire, who left a significant estate upon his death.
The REDHAGE surname also has a connection to place names in England. For instance, there is a village called Redhage in Suffolk, which likely took its name from an early bearer of the surname who settled there or owned land in the area.
Other notable REDHAGE individuals throughout history include Elizabeth Redhage (1720-1798), a philanthropist from Norfolk who established a charity for the education of girls, and William Redhage (1810-1879), a prominent industrialist and inventor from Lancashire who held several patents for textile machinery.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Redhage
Among Census respondents with the surname Redhage, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Redhage 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 Redhage surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2% · 95
- Two or more races4.9% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Redhage
Redhage 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
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+6 bearers (+5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,385 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-12 bearers (-10.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 10,041 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.5%) | Down 3,385 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -12 bearers (-10.4%) | Down 10,041 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 Redhage 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 | #144,141 | #154,182 | -7.0% |
| Count | 115 | 103 | -10.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Redhage bearers went from 115 to 103 (-10.4% change). The surname moved down 10,041 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #154,182.
FAQ
Redhage surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Redhage?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Redhage. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Redhage?
Redhage ranks #154,182 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 103 people with the surname Redhage. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), 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 Redhage.
Has Redhage become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Redhage went from 115 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 12 (-10.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Redhage?
Among Census respondents with the surname Redhage, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Redhage in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Redhage appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.2%), Two or More Races (4.9%), Hispanic (2.9%). 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 Redhage (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 Redhage mean?
A surname originating from a geographical feature or place with a red hedge or fence. 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 Redhage (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 people share the surname Redhage?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.