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

Redinger, 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 Redinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Redinger in America

Redinger is the 14656th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Redinger surname appeared 2,030 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 Redinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Redinger 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 Redinger

The surname Redinger is believed to have originated in Germany, likely in the late medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Reding," which means "to speak" or "to talk." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was a skilled orator or public speaker.

The earliest recorded instances of the Redinger surname date back to the 15th century in various regions of Germany. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Hans Redinger, who was born around 1420 in the town of Nuremberg. Records indicate that he was a merchant and trader who traveled extensively throughout Europe.

In the 16th century, the Redinger name appeared in several historical documents, including the records of the city of Augsburg. One notable figure from this time was Martin Redinger, a Lutheran theologian and educator who lived from 1520 to 1588. He served as a professor at the University of Tübingen and was influential in the spread of the Protestant Reformation in Germany.

The Redinger surname also has a presence in other parts of Europe, including Switzerland and Austria. In the 17th century, a branch of the family settled in the Swiss city of Basel, where they became prominent merchants and traders. One member of this family, Johann Redinger (1619-1688), was a successful banker and politician who served as a member of the city council.

Another notable Redinger was Johann Georg Redinger (1750-1828), a German composer and organist who was born in Saxony. He composed numerous works for the organ and is considered an important figure in the development of German church music during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

In the 19th century, the Redinger surname spread further across Europe and even to the Americas as families immigrated to new lands. One notable individual from this period was Friedrich Redinger (1821-1897), a German-American architect who designed several prominent buildings in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

While these are just a few examples, the Redinger surname has a long and rich history that spans multiple centuries and countries. Its origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, where it was likely associated with individuals who were skilled in public speaking or oration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Redinger

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

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

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