Explore the Family Name Redcloud
The meaning of Redcloud
Native American (also Red Cloud): translation into English of a personal name such as Lakota Sioux Mahpiya Luta, composed of mahpiya ‘cloud’ and luta ‘red’. See also Cloud 2. History: One of the most important and celebrated Native American leaders was the Lakota Sioux chief Mahpiya Luta alias Red Cloud (1822–1909). His children were surnamed Red Cloud, and his direct descendants, including his son Jack Red Cloud (1858–1928), were leaders of the Oglala Lakota Sioux for many generations.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Redcloud in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Redcloud has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Redcloud ranked 72,022 in popularity with a count of 252 individuals holding this surname. By 2010, the rank slightly improved to 71,678 with an increased count of 272 individuals. This represents a change of 0.48 in rank and 7.94 in count over the ten-year period. However, the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.09 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #71,678 | 0.48% |
| Count | 252 | 272 | 7.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Redcloud
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Redcloud identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native. In 2000, this group represented 76.59% of all Redclouds, and it increased slightly to 77.21% by 2010. There was also a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.38% in 2000 to 5.51% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of Redclouds identifying as White decreased from 13.10% in 2000 to 11.40% in 2010, and those identifying with two or more races also decreased from 6.75% to 4.41%. The census data showed no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 76.59% | 77.21% | 0.81% |
| White | 13.1% | 11.4% | -12.98% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 5.51% | 131.51% |
| Two or More Races | 6.75% | 4.41% | -34.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |