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

Reodica, 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 Reodica surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reodica in America

Reodica is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reodica surname appeared 109 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 Reodica.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reodica 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 Reodica

The surname REODICA has its roots in the historic region of Saxony, located in modern-day eastern Germany. It is believed to have originated in the 12th or 13th century, during the height of the Holy Roman Empire. The name is thought to be derived from the Old Saxon words "reod" meaning "reed" and "ica" indicating a place or location, suggesting a possible connection to a settlement or dwelling situated near a reed-filled marsh or wetland area.

One of the earliest documented references to the name REODICA can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval charters and documents from Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. The name is mentioned in relation to a landowner or nobleman who held properties in the vicinity of the present-day town of Riesa, located along the Elbe River.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name REODICA was Johann Reodica, a prominent merchant and trader from the city of Leipzig. Historical records indicate that he played a significant role in the establishment of trade routes between Saxony and the neighboring regions, facilitating the exchange of goods and resources.

During the 15th century, the REODICA surname appears in various legal documents and property records from the town of Torgau, situated along the Elbe River. One such record mentions a certain Hans Reodica, who was involved in a dispute over land ownership in the year 1472.

In the 16th century, the REODICA name gained further recognition through the life and works of Friedrich Reodica, a renowned scholar and theologian from the city of Wittenberg. Born in 1521, he was a close associate of Martin Luther and played a pivotal role in the spread of the Protestant Reformation across Saxony and beyond.

Another notable figure bearing the REODICA surname was Margarethe Reodica, a prominent philanthropist and benefactor who lived in the city of Dresden during the 17th century. Historical accounts suggest that she was instrumental in establishing several charitable organizations and institutions dedicated to assisting the poor and underprivileged in the region.

Over the centuries, the REODICA surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Reodika, Reodicka, and Reodyka, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of the regions where the name was present. Additionally, it is possible that the name may have been derived from or influenced by certain place names or geographic features in the areas where it originated and evolved.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reodica

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

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

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