Explore the Family Name Reddan
The meaning of Reddan
1. Scottish: variant of Redden. 2. Irish: variant of Redding. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Donal.
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How common is the last name Reddan in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Reddan in the United States appears to be decreasing. In 2000, Reddan ranked at 72,022, but by 2010, it had fallen to rank 91,981, a decline of approximately 27.71%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 252 to 200, reflecting a decrease of around 20.63%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Reddan surname per 100,000 people dropped from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #91,981 | -27.71% |
| Count | 252 | 200 | -20.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reddan
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Reddan identify as White, although the percentage has slightly decreased from 97.62% in 2000 to 95% in 2010. There was a negligible representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities among individuals with the Reddan surname during these years. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Hispanic representation in 2010, which did not exist in the 2000 Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.62% | 95% | -2.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |