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

Reding, 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 Reding surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reding in America

Reding is the 12108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reding surname appeared 2,574 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 Reding.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reding 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 Reding

The surname REDING is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "reding," which refers to a clearing in a forest or a patch of land that has been cleared for cultivation. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived or worked on such a cleared area.

The earliest recorded instances of the name REDING can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. For example, the Hundred Rolls of 1273 mention a John de Redinge, while the Patent Rolls of 1292 reference a Thomas de Redynge. These early spellings reflect the evolution of the name over time.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, there are several entries mentioning places with names similar to REDING, such as Redingis and Redingafeld, which may have contributed to the development of the surname.

One notable historical figure with the surname REDING was Sir Robert Reding (c. 1325-1395), a prominent English knight who fought alongside the Black Prince during the Hundred Years' War. He was also a member of Parliament and held various important positions in the royal court.

Another person of note was John Reding (c. 1540-1616), an English Catholic priest and writer who spent much of his life in exile during the Reformation due to his religious beliefs.

In the 17th century, there was a Sir Benjamin Reding (1628-1702), a member of the English gentry who served as a justice of the peace in Oxfordshire.

During the 18th century, the name REDING gained prominence in Switzerland, where it is believed to have been introduced by English or German settlers. One famous Swiss figure with this surname was Aloys von Reding (1755-1818), a military leader and statesman who played a significant role in the Swiss struggle for independence during the French Revolutionary Wars.

Another important individual was Sir Robert Reding (1788-1858), a British naval officer who served with distinction during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a Member of Parliament.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse origins of the surname REDING, which has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, ranging from military leaders and politicians to religious figures and members of the gentry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reding

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

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

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