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

Ridout, 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 Ridout surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ridout in America

Ridout is the 20910th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ridout surname appeared 1,260 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 Ridout.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ridout 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 Ridout

The surname Ridout is of English origin, and it is believed to have emerged in the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "ryding" and "hout," which translate to "riding" and "wood," respectively. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a wooded area where people would ride horses or travel on horseback.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ridout can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1195, where it appears as "Ridehoute." This indicates that the name was already in use by the end of the 12th century and that its spelling had evolved over time.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, including "Rydehout" and "Ridout," in records from counties such as Somerset and Wiltshire. These variations suggest that the name had spread across different regions of England by this time.

One notable historical figure bearing the Ridout surname was John Ridout, a merchant and politician who lived in the 15th century. He served as the Sheriff of London in 1442 and was a member of the Parliament of England.

Another individual of significance was William Ridout, who was born in 1688 in Gloucestershire. He was a clergyman and served as the rector of several parishes in the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

In the 19th century, Sir Walter Buchanan Riddell Ridout, born in 1820, was a prominent figure in colonial Canada. He served as a judge and was appointed to the Supreme Court of Ontario in 1868.

Thomas Ridout, born in 1754 in Yorkshire, England, was a notable surveyor and land agent. He immigrated to Upper Canada (now Ontario) in the late 18th century and played a significant role in the early development of the region.

Another individual of note was Alfred Ridout, born in 1853 in Toronto, Canada. He was a lawyer and served as the Mayor of Toronto from 1900 to 1901.

The Ridout surname has a rich history, with its roots tracing back to medieval England. Over the centuries, it has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, politicians, clergymen, judges, and surveyors, demonstrating the diverse backgrounds of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ridout

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

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

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