Explore the Family Name Redhead
The meaning of Redhead
English: 1. nickname for someone with red hair, from Middle English red ‘red’ + he(ve)d ‘head’. Compare Redman. 2. habitational name from an unidentified place in northern England called Redhead, probably meaning ‘red headland’.
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How common is the last name Redhead in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Redhead has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Redhead was ranked 36,572nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 33,450th position, marking an 8.54% increase. The number of people bearing the surname also increased during this period from 577 to 682 individuals, showing an 18.2% growth rate. The proportion of individuals with the Redhead surname per 100k also rose by 9.52% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,572 | #33,450 | 8.54% |
| Count | 577 | 682 | 18.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.23 | 9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Redhead
The ethnic identity associated with the Redhead surname has shown notable shifts based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While the White population with this surname decreased by 11.72% from 2000 to 2010, the Black population saw an increase of 24.62%. The Hispanic representation also showed a slight increase of 14.12%, whereas Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races saw a decrease of 36.69% and 40.34% respectively. Meanwhile, the American Indian and Alaskan Native population remained fairly stable with only a slight decrease of 2.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.81% | 49.27% | -11.72% |
| Black | 31.89% | 39.74% | 24.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.51% | 4.4% | -2.44% |
| Hispanic | 3.47% | 3.96% | 14.12% |
| Two or More Races | 2.95% | 1.76% | -40.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.39% | 0.88% | -36.69% |