Explore the Family Name Red
The meaning of Red
1. English (Somerset): variant of Read. 2. Americanized form (translation into English) of German Roth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Red in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Red saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank dropped from 14,370 in 2000 to 16,824 in 2010, signaling a decrease of 17.08%. The count also decreased from 1,910 instances in 2000 to 1,697 instances in 2010, a reduction of 11.15%. The proportion per 100k people similarly fell by 18.31% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,370 | #16,824 | -17.08% |
| Count | 1,910 | 1,697 | -11.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.58 | -18.31% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Red
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Red likewise changed significantly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw an increase of 23.40%, and those identifying as two or more races also increased by 34.44%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category rose by 35.11%. On the other hand, the White identity decreased by 7.70% and the Hispanic identity also saw a reduction of 11.20%. The Black identity experienced an increase of 11.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.14% | 58.28% | -7.7% |
| Black | 19.84% | 22.1% | 11.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.12% | 10.02% | 23.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.18% | 4.6% | -11.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 3.24% | 34.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.31% | 1.77% | 35.11% |