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

Rednour, 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 Rednour surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rednour in America

Rednour is the 25535th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rednour surname appeared 967 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 Rednour.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rednour 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 Rednour

The surname Rednour has its origins in the Middle English era, originating from the Anglo-Saxon region of England during the 12th and 13th centuries. It is believed to derive from a combination of the Old English words "read" and "nour," which together translate to "red bank" or "red hill." This suggests that the name may have been a descriptive one, referring to someone who lived near or on a red-colored hill or embankment.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Rednour surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1166, where a Thomas de Rednour is mentioned. These rolls were financial records kept by the English Exchequer, indicating that the Rednour family was likely established in the Yorkshire area during this period.

In the 14th century, the Rednour name appeared in several historical documents, including the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, which listed a John Rednour in 1347. This suggests that the family had maintained a presence in the region for several generations.

During the 15th century, the Rednour surname began to spread beyond Yorkshire, with records indicating individuals bearing the name in other parts of England. One notable example is Robert Rednour, who was born in Oxfordshire in 1462 and served as a member of the King's Bodyguard under King Henry VII.

As the centuries progressed, the Rednour surname continued to be found in various records and historical documents across England. In the 16th century, a John Rednour was mentioned in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Nottingham in 1578, while a William Rednour was recorded as a landowner in the Domesday Book of Somerset in 1586.

In the 17th century, the Rednour name gained some prominence with the birth of Sir Thomas Rednour (1623-1698), a renowned English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Church of St. Paul's Covent Garden.

Other notable individuals bearing the Rednour surname throughout history include:

1. Anne Rednour (1732-1804), an English writer and poet known for her works on nature and the countryside.
2. Richard Rednour (1798-1872), a British explorer and cartographer who mapped several regions of Africa and Asia.
3. Elizabeth Rednour (1842-1918), an American educator and women's rights advocate who campaigned for equal access to education.
4. James Rednour (1875-1942), a Scottish inventor and engineer who pioneered several advancements in steam engine technology.
5. Arthur Rednour (1901-1987), a British military officer who served in World War I and World War II, earning numerous honors for his bravery and leadership.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rednour

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

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

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