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

Redix, 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 Redix surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Redix in America

Redix is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Redix surname appeared 203 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 Redix.

We can also compare 2010 data for Redix 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 Redix

The surname Redix finds its origins in England, emerging during the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the Old English words "read" and "dic," referring to a red-colored ditch or stream. The name likely originated in areas where such geographical features were prominent, possibly in regions like Sussex or Kent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Redix surname can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where a landowner named Radulfus de Redic was listed. This entry suggests that the surname may have initially been spelled as "Redic" before evolving into its current form.

In the 13th century, records show a John de Redyk residing in Somerset, indicating the name's spread across different regions of England. During this time, variations in spelling were common, with variants like "Redyke" and "Reddick" appearing in historical documents.

Notable individuals bearing the Redix surname include:

1. Sir William Redix (c. 1520-1589), a prominent English merchant and member of the Company of Merchant Adventurers. He played a significant role in establishing trade routes with the Netherlands and Flanders.

2. Elizabeth Redix (1635-1712), a renowned herbalist and midwife from Yorkshire, renowned for her expertise in traditional medicine.

3. Thomas Redix (1688-1764), a respected theologian and author who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwick for over four decades.

4. Captain James Redix (1745-1817), a decorated naval officer who distinguished himself during the Napoleonic Wars, receiving commendations for his bravery and leadership.

5. Mary Redix (1792-1868), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education, who founded one of the first girls' schools in Liverpool.

The Redix surname can also be traced to place names like Redick Farm in Hampshire and Redick Village in Gloucestershire, further highlighting its locational origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Redix

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

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

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