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

Redick, 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 Redick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Redick in America

Redick is the 14338th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Redick surname appeared 2,087 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Redick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Redick 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 Redick

The surname Redick is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "redic," which means "reedy" or "reed-covered." This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived in an area with an abundance of reed plants or marshlands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Redick can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Radulf Redic in the county of Lincolnshire.

Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Reddick, Reddick, and Reddiche. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of scribes who recorded the names.

In the 13th century, historical records show a Sir William Reddik who served as a knight under King Edward I. He is mentioned as participating in the Welsh Wars and is believed to have been granted land in Shropshire for his service.

During the 16th century, a notable figure named John Redyck was a merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol. He is recorded as having contributed to the construction of several churches and public buildings in the area.

Another notable individual with the surname Redick was Thomas Reddick, who lived in the 17th century. He was a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in the county of Essex.

In the 18th century, a man named James Redick gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker and watchmaker in the city of London. His craftsmanship and timepieces were highly regarded during his lifetime.

The surname Redick also has ties to several place names in England, such as Redick's Green in Hertfordshire and Redick's Field in Wiltshire. These locations likely derived their names from early settlers or landowners with the Redick surname.

While the name Redick is not as common as some other English surnames, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and can be traced back to its Old English roots and medieval origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Redick

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

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

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