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

Redowl, 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 Redowl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Redowl in America

Redowl is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Redowl surname appeared 156 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 Redowl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Redowl 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 Redowl

The surname "REDOWL" is of English origin, with roots that can be traced back to the 13th century in the county of Yorkshire. The name is believed to have derived from a combination of the Old English words "read" (meaning red) and "oule" (meaning owl), likely referring to a red-colored bird of prey.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Wakefield Court Rolls of 1275, where a person named "Roberd Rede Oule" is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use as a descriptive surname during that time period.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various forms, such as "Redoul" and "Redowyll," reflecting the evolving spelling conventions of the era. The Subsidy Rolls of 1379 for the county of Yorkshire list a "Johannes Redowyll" as a taxpayer.

The REDOWL surname is also linked to several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Sir Thomas Redowl (c.1450-1518), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of York. He served as the Lord Mayor of York in 1495 and was instrumental in the construction of several churches and public buildings.

Another notable bearer of the name was William Redowl (1582-1642), a Puritan minister and author from Gloucestershire. He wrote several religious treatises and sermons, including "The Christian Soldier's Armor" (1628), which was widely read during the English Civil War.

In the 18th century, the REDOWL surname became associated with the village of Redowl in Derbyshire. The name is believed to have originated from the presence of a red-colored owl that resided in the area, giving rise to the place name and subsequently the surname.

One prominent figure from this period was Richard Redowl (1715-1789), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from Redowl village. He donated significant funds for the construction of a local school and almshouses, which still bear his name today.

Lastly, the late 19th century saw the rise of John Redowl (1845-1912), a renowned botanist and horticulturist from Cornwall. He is credited with the discovery and classification of several new plant species, including the "Redowl's Primrose," which was named in his honor.

While the REDOWL surname may not be as common today, its rich history and origins date back centuries, reflecting the linguistic and cultural traditions of various regions in England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Redowl

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

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

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