Explore the Family Name Reddish
The meaning of Reddish
English: habitational name from Reddish (Lancashire), recorded as Rediche in 1212 and Reedyche in 1325, Redditch in Tardebigge (Worcestershire), recorded as la Rededich in 1247, or perhaps from Reddish in Lymm (Cheshire), recorded as Ruedis in the 13th century, or Reddish in Taxal (Cheshire). The Lancashire placename probably derives from Old English hrēod ‘reed’ + dīc ‘ditch’. The Worcestershire placename derives from Old English rēad ‘red’ + dīc. Reddish in Lymm (Cheshire) derives from Old English rūh ‘rough’ + edisc ‘enclosure’. Reddish in Taxal (Cheshire) probably has the same etymology as the Lancashire placename.
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How common is the last name Reddish in the United States?
The surname Reddish, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 14,521st most popular name, while in 2010, it dropped to the rank of 15,328th, indicating a -5.56% change. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this name increased by 1.65%, from 1882 in 2000 to 1913 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a reduction from 0.7 to 0.65, translating to a decrease of -7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,521 | #15,328 | -5.56% |
| Count | 1,882 | 1,913 | 1.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.65 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reddish
In terms of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Reddish, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting trends. The majority of individuals with the surname identify as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 73.96% in 2000 to 72.19% in 2010. The next substantial group identified as Black, which saw an increase from 23.06% in 2000 to 23.99% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase, from 1.12% to 1.36%, as did those identifying with two or more races, from 1.12% to 1.73%. Interestingly, in 2010, there were also new entries for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, both at 0.37%, where no such data was recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.96% | 72.19% | -2.39% |
| Black | 23.06% | 23.99% | 4.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.73% | 54.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 1.36% | 21.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.37% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.37% | 0% |