Explore the Family Name Redish
The meaning of Redish
1. English: variant of Reddish. 2. Jewish (from Bohemia; also Redisch): from the Yiddish name for the town Hradišt in Bohemia. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aaron David, Mendel.
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How common is the last name Redish in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Redish experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,577th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped to 69,793rd. This represents a decline of 11.53%. Similarly, the number of individuals bearing this surname decreased from 299 in 2000 to 281 in 2010, marking a 6.02% reduction. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also declined by 9.09% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #69,793 | -11.53% |
| Count | 299 | 281 | -6.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Redish
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Redish, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there were no significant changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 72.58% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 73.67% in 2010. The next most common ethnicity was Black, which increased modestly from 23.75% to 24.20%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased to 0% in 2010, from 2.34% in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.58% | 73.67% | 1.5% |
| Black | 23.75% | 24.2% | 1.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |