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

Redhorse, 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 Redhorse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Redhorse in America

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

The Redhorse 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 Redhorse.

We can also compare 2010 data for Redhorse 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 Redhorse

The surname "REDHORSE" is an English surname that originated in the British Isles during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have been derived from a descriptive nickname referring to a person with reddish hair or a ruddy complexion, combined with the word "horse," which was likely used to indicate a strong or powerful individual.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "REDHORSE" can be traced back to the 13th century in various English counties, particularly in the regions of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Some variations of the spelling include "Redhors," "Redehors," and "Redehorse."

One notable historical reference to the name "REDHORSE" is found in the Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire, a census-like record from the late 13th century, where a person named "William Redhors" is mentioned as a resident of the village of Boothby Graffoe.

In the 14th century, the surname appears in the Pipe Rolls of Nottinghamshire, which were records of tax payments made to the Crown. Here, a "Robert Redhors" is listed as a taxpayer from the village of Blyth.

Among the early bearers of the "REDHORSE" surname, one can find John Redhorse, a yeoman farmer from the village of Spalding in Lincolnshire, who lived in the late 15th century. Another notable individual was William Redhorse, a merchant and landowner from York, who was active in the early 16th century.

In the 17th century, the surname is associated with a prominent family from the county of Derbyshire. Sir Thomas Redhorse (1620-1692) was a member of the English gentry and served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Derby during the reign of King Charles II.

Another notable figure was Captain James Redhorse (1678-1745), a British naval officer who distinguished himself in several battles against the French during the War of the Spanish Succession and later served as a governor of the Bahamas.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the contributions of Elizabeth Redhorse (1745-1823), a renowned botanist and naturalist from the Lake District in Cumbria, who made significant contributions to the study of local flora and fauna in the region.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds associated with the surname "REDHORSE," which has been present in various parts of England and the British Isles for several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Redhorse

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

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

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