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UK surname

Reda

An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who dyed fabric using a red dye.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Reda surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 148, ranked #23,958, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Woodlands, Watford and Wealden.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Reda is 148 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 14700.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

148

2016, ranked #23,958

Peak year

2016

148 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Reda had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 148 in 2016, ranked #23,958.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Reda surname distribution map

The map shows where the Reda surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Reda surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Reda over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 3 #33,861
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 4 #34,098
1911 historical 2 #34,020
1997 modern 62 #31,412
1998 modern 70 #30,968
1999 modern 68 #31,311
2000 modern 68 #31,380
2001 modern 70 #31,016
2002 modern 77 #30,709
2003 modern 81 #30,311
2004 modern 96 #28,605
2005 modern 99 #28,177
2006 modern 104 #27,646
2007 modern 114 #26,491
2008 modern 121 #25,785
2009 modern 114 #27,363
2010 modern 128 #26,036
2011 modern 136 #24,819
2012 modern 131 #25,439
2013 modern 145 #24,207
2014 modern 142 #24,734
2015 modern 146 #24,148
2016 modern 148 #23,958

Geography

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Where Redas are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Woodlands, Watford, Wealden, Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Woodlands Glasgow City
2 Watford 011 Watford
3 Wealden 009 Wealden
4 Westminster 009 Westminster
5 Kensington and Chelsea 004 Kensington and Chelsea

Forenames

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First names often paired with Reda

These lists show first names that appear often with the Reda surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Reda

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Reda, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Reda surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Reda household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Reda is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Reda is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Reda falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Reda is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Reda, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Reda

The surname REDA is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "redire," which means "to return" or "to come back." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who had returned from a journey or a pilgrimage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name REDA can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Laudense, a collection of documents from the city of Lodi in Lombardy, dating back to the 12th century. The name appears as "Reda" in these records.

In the 13th century, the name REDA was mentioned in the Estimo della Città di Bologna, a tax register from the city of Bologna in Emilia-Romagna. This indicates that the name was established in this region during this time period.

The name REDA has also been associated with various place names in Italy, such as Reda, a town in the province of Forlì-Cesena in Emilia-Romagna, and Redavalle, a village in the province of Pavia in Lombardy.

Notable individuals with the surname REDA throughout history include:

1. Giovanni Reda (1420-1492), an Italian painter and architect from Bologna, known for his work on the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna. 2. Giulio Reda (1540-1615), an Italian Jesuit scholar and theologian from Milan. 3. Francesco Reda (1720-1785), an Italian architect and engineer from Naples, known for his work on the Royal Palace of Caserta. 4. Aldo Reda (1885-1966), an Italian journalist and writer from Rome, known for his books on Italian culture and history. 5. Gabriele Reda (1905-1969), an Italian politician and member of the Italian Communist Party, who served as a deputy in the Italian parliament.

The name REDA has been documented in various historical records across Italy, reflecting its long-standing presence in the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy, as well as its association with notable individuals from different fields throughout the centuries.

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1881 census detail

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Reda families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Reda surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 1 Redas recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.74x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 1 8.74x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Broughton In Salford in Lancashire leads with 1 Redas recorded in 1881 and an index of 1000.00x.

Place Total Index
Broughton In Salford 1 1000.00x

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Reda surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Joaquin 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Reda households.

Occupation Count
Scholar 1

FAQ

Reda surname: questions and answers

How common was the Reda surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Reda surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Reda surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 148 in 2016. That gives Reda a modern rank of #23,958.

What does the Reda surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who dyed fabric using a red dye.

What does the Reda map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Reda bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.