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

Rideout, 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 Rideout surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rideout in America

Rideout is the 8313th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rideout surname appeared 3,986 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 Rideout.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rideout 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 Rideout

The surname Rideout has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English words "ridan" meaning "to ride" and "ut" meaning "out," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to a rider or messenger who traveled outside of a particular area.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1296, where a Henry Rideout is mentioned. The name also appears in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from the same period, indicating that it was present in different parts of England during that time.

In the 14th century, the Rideout surname emerged in various spellings, such as Rideout, Rydout, and Ridout. These variations reflect the inconsistencies in spelling and pronunciation that were common before standardized spelling became more widespread.

Notably, the Rideout name appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that the name may have originated even earlier, potentially tracing its roots back to the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the Rideout surname. One such figure was Sir Walter Rideout (c. 1485-1552), an English landowner and Member of Parliament who served during the reign of Henry VIII. Another was Thomas Rideout (1594-1677), a Puritan minister who immigrated to New England and became one of the founders of the town of Yarmouth, Massachusetts.

In the 18th century, John Rideout (1737-1816) was a prominent merchant and shipowner from Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, playing a significant role in the development of maritime trade in the region. Later, in the 19th century, Samuel Rideout (1835-1909) gained recognition as a successful businessman and philanthropist in Calais, Maine.

Beyond these historical figures, the Rideout name has also been associated with various place names. For example, Rideout's Cove in Nova Scotia and Rideout's Hill in Maine are likely named after individuals bearing this surname who lived or owned land in those areas.

While the Rideout surname may have evolved from humble beginnings associated with messengers or riders, its enduring presence in historical records and its association with notable individuals and places underscores its significant impact on the cultural tapestry of England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rideout

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

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

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