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

Redic, 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 Redic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Redic in America

Redic is the 30202nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Redic surname appeared 776 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 Redic.

We can also compare 2010 data for Redic 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 Redic

The surname REDIC has its origins in England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "read" (red) and "ic" (field or land), suggesting that the name was originally associated with someone who lived or worked on a red-colored field or piece of land.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1273, where a certain William Redic is mentioned as a landowner. This suggests that the name was already well-established by that time and likely had been in use for several generations.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Redyke, Redike, and Reddik, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common in those times. One notable bearer of the name during this period was John Redyke, a wealthy merchant from Bristol who was recorded in the city's records in 1387.

As the centuries passed, the name continued to evolve and spread across different regions of England. In the 16th century, a branch of the family settled in the village of Redwick, located in the county of Gloucestershire. It is believed that the place name Redwick may have been influenced by or derived from the surname REDIC itself.

One of the most famous individuals to bear the REDIC surname was Sir Thomas Redic (1564-1628), a prominent politician and member of Parliament during the reign of King James I. He played a significant role in the negotiations that led to the formation of the British colonies in North America.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Redic (1678-1745), a renowned botanist and horticulturist who is credited with introducing several exotic plant species to England from her travels abroad. Her extensive collection of rare plants was highly sought after by scholars and collectors of her time.

In the 18th century, the REDIC name gained further prominence with the birth of Admiral William Redic (1712-1786), a highly decorated naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War.

Throughout the 19th century, the REDIC surname continued to be well-represented in various fields, including literature, academia, and the arts. One such individual was the celebrated poet and essayist, Emily Redic (1819-1892), whose works were widely acclaimed for their lyrical beauty and insightful commentary on social issues of the time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Redic

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

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

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