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UK surname

Reddick

A surname of English origin, derived from a place name meaning "reedy ditch."

In the 1881 census there were 209 people recorded with the Reddick surname, ranking it #12,475 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 415, ranked #11,550, up from #12,475 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), London parishes and Hampton. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Sevenoaks, Elmbridge and Tonbridge and Malling.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Reddick is 516 in 2002. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 98.6%.

1881 census count

209

Ranked #12,475

Modern count

415

2016, ranked #11,550

Peak year

2002

516 bearers

Map years

8

1861 to 2016

Key insights

  • Reddick had 209 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #12,475 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 415 in 2016, ranked #11,550.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 325 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Reddick surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Reddick surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Reddick 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
1851 historical 98 #17,383
1861 historical 162 #14,310
1881 historical 209 #12,475
1891 historical 271 #11,992
1901 historical 325 #11,017
1911 historical 311 #11,150
1997 modern 484 #9,531
1998 modern 498 #9,622
1999 modern 496 #9,713
2000 modern 503 #9,589
2001 modern 494 #9,560
2002 modern 516 #9,432
2003 modern 495 #9,557
2004 modern 482 #9,757
2005 modern 459 #10,053
2006 modern 460 #10,073
2007 modern 453 #10,281
2008 modern 445 #10,521
2009 modern 448 #10,719
2010 modern 447 #10,966
2011 modern 448 #10,829
2012 modern 434 #10,977
2013 modern 420 #11,489
2014 modern 423 #11,488
2015 modern 412 #11,642
2016 modern 415 #11,550

Geography

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Where Reddicks are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), London parishes, Hampton and Kingston-on-Thames. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Sevenoaks, Elmbridge, Tonbridge and Malling, Forest Heath and Central Bedfordshire. 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 Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos) Glamorganshire
2 London parishes London 1
3 Hampton Surrey
4 Kingston-on-Thames Surrey
5 London parishes London 3

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Sevenoaks 014 Sevenoaks
2 Elmbridge 015 Elmbridge
3 Tonbridge and Malling 003 Tonbridge and Malling
4 Forest Heath 001 Forest Heath
5 Central Bedfordshire 007 Central Bedfordshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Reddick

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Reddick

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Reddick, 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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Reddick surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Reddick 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 comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Reddick is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

These neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Reddick is most concentrated in decile 4 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

Reddick 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Reddick is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

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

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Reddick

The surname Reddick is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a place name in England. One theory suggests that it is derived from the Old English words "read" and "ac," meaning "red oak." This indicates that the name may have originated from a place where red oak trees were abundant.

Another possible origin of the name is from the Old English words "read" and "wic," which translate to "red settlement" or "red dwelling." This could imply that the name originated from a place where people lived in red-colored buildings or a settlement with reddish soil or surroundings.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Reddick can be found in various historical documents, such as parish records and tax rolls from the 13th and 14th centuries. For example, the name appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1297, where one John de Reddik is mentioned.

In the 16th century, the surname Reddick was documented in several place names across England, including Reddick Hall in Cambridgeshire and Reddick Manor in Gloucestershire. These place names may have been derived from the surname itself or vice versa.

Historically, the surname Reddick has been associated with several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Sir John Reddick, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in the 14th century. Another notable figure was William Reddick, a respected scholar and theologian who resided in Oxford during the 16th century.

In the 17th century, Henry Reddick (1620-1691) was a successful merchant and alderman in the city of London. His son, Thomas Reddick (1650-1718), followed in his footsteps and became a prominent figure in the trade industry.

During the 18th century, Samuel Reddick (1735-1802) gained recognition as a skilled architect and was responsible for designing several notable buildings in London and surrounding areas.

In the 19th century, Mary Reddick (1819-1891) was a renowned author and poet, known for her works that reflected the social and cultural issues of the time.

These examples illustrate the diverse range of individuals who have carried the surname Reddick throughout history and their contributions to various fields.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Reddick families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Reddick 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. Surrey leads with 70 Reddicks recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.01x.

County Total Index
Surrey 70 7.01x
Middlesex 59 2.88x
Lancashire 12 0.49x
Glamorgan 9 2.52x
Lanarkshire 9 1.36x
Yorkshire 7 0.34x
Berkshire 6 3.90x
Buckinghamshire 5 4.04x
Kent 5 0.72x
Sussex 5 1.45x
Hampshire 4 0.95x
Angus 3 1.58x
Kirkcudbrightshire 3 10.12x
Somerset 3 0.91x
Ayrshire 2 1.30x
Monmouthshire 2 1.35x
Cumberland 1 0.57x
Essex 1 0.25x
Gloucestershire 1 0.25x
Nottinghamshire 1 0.36x
Royal Navy 1 4.10x
Wiltshire 1 0.55x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Cobham in Surrey leads with 27 Reddicks recorded in 1881 and an index of 1646.34x.

Place Total Index
Cobham 27 1646.34x
Mile End Old Town 21 64.94x
Islington London 11 5.54x
Aberdare 9 36.75x
Hampton London 7 207.72x
Byfleet 6 674.16x
New Monkland 6 30.64x
Old Windsor 6 337.08x
Drighlington 5 168.92x
Langley Marish 5 328.95x
Little Bookham 5 3846.15x
Subdeanery 5 190.84x
Camberwell 4 3.06x
Kensington London 4 3.51x
Kingston On Thames 4 16.68x
Leatherhead 4 160.00x
Little Bolton 4 12.80x
Liverpool 4 2.71x
Shoreditch London 4 4.50x
Stoke D Abernon 4 1379.31x
Teddington London 4 86.21x
Epsom 3 61.73x
Fetcham 3 909.09x
Girthon 3 300.00x
Leeds 3 588.24x
Liff Benvie 3 10.41x
St Pancras London 3 1.82x
Thames Ditton 3 144.93x
Barony 2 1.19x
Battersea 2 2.65x
Bedminster 2 6.46x
Great Bolton 2 6.21x
Maybole 2 42.83x
St John Winchester 2 227.27x
St Marylebone London 2 1.83x
Trevethin 2 14.31x
Acton 1 8.33x
Aldershot 1 7.11x
Arthuret 1 54.35x
Basford 1 7.86x
Bootle Cum Linacre 1 5.18x
Bothwell 1 5.56x
Bromley 1 9.39x
Chelsea London 1 1.62x
Croydon 1 1.80x
Dorking 1 14.93x
Effingham 1 243.90x
Enfield 1 7.44x
Garston 1 13.95x
Grays Thurrock 1 26.60x
Holy Rood 1 117.65x
Holy Trinity 1 2.05x
Keighley 1 4.62x
Lambeth 1 0.56x
Long Newnton 1 500.00x
Minster In Sheppey 1 8.64x
Reigate Foreign 1 9.25x
Royal Navy 1 4.79x
Weston 1 39.37x
Yate 1 113.64x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 9
Mary 8
Emily 6
Louisa 5
Sarah 5
Ann 4
Annie 4
Eliza 4
Ellen 3
Emma 3
Ethel 3
Maria 3
Ada 2
Agnes 2
Alice 2
Amelia 2
Anne 2
Caroline 2
Catherine 2
Edith 2
Florence 2
Hannah 2
Harriet 2
Julia 2
Lilian 2
Betsy 1
Blanch 1
Elizth. 1
Fanny 1
Grace 1
Hano 1
Isabella 1
Jessie 1
Kate 1
Lavinia 1
Mabel 1
Margaret 1
Marian 1
Matilda 1
Maud 1
Rosa 1
Ruth 1
Susan 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 13
William 10
James 7
John 6
Charles 5
Arthur 4
Edwin 4
Francis 3
Frank 3
Fredrick 3
Henry 3
Joseph 3
Thomas 3
Benjamin 2
Edward 2
Robert 2
Saml. 2
Alexander 1
Alfred 1
Chas. 1
Earnest 1
Ernest 1
Frederick 1
Garvis 1
Geo. 1
Harvey 1
Horrace 1
Jesse 1
Johnathon 1
Mark 1
Nathan 1
Richard 1
Wallace 1
Walter 1

FAQ

Reddick surname: questions and answers

How common was the Reddick surname in 1881?

In 1881, 209 people were recorded with the Reddick surname. That placed it at #12,475 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Reddick surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 415 in 2016. That gives Reddick a modern rank of #11,550.

What does the Reddick surname mean?

A surname of English origin, derived from a place name meaning "reedy ditch."

What does the Reddick map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Reddick 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.