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UK surname

Redican

An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Réidín, meaning "descendant of Réidín".

In the 1881 census there were 71 people recorded with the Redican surname, ranking it #23,517 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 207, ranked #19,118, up from #23,517 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Halton and Wakefield.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Redican is 228 in 2008. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 191.5%.

1881 census count

71

Ranked #23,517

Modern count

207

2016, ranked #19,118

Peak year

2008

228 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Redican had 71 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #23,517 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 207 in 2016, ranked #19,118.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 80 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Redican surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Redican surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Redican 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 18 #30,094
1861 historical 30 #30,188
1881 historical 71 #23,517
1891 historical 80 #26,785
1901 historical 77 #25,627
1911 historical 61 #26,724
1997 modern 179 #18,889
1998 modern 205 #17,850
1999 modern 211 #17,662
2000 modern 203 #18,043
2001 modern 201 #17,885
2002 modern 209 #17,803
2003 modern 213 #17,395
2004 modern 205 #17,935
2005 modern 209 #17,629
2006 modern 212 #17,612
2007 modern 221 #17,343
2008 modern 228 #17,146
2009 modern 224 #17,685
2010 modern 218 #18,375
2011 modern 223 #17,940
2012 modern 217 #18,184
2013 modern 213 #18,743
2014 modern 209 #19,128
2015 modern 203 #19,381
2016 modern 207 #19,118

Geography

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Where Redicans 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 Halton and Wakefield. 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 Halton 012 Halton
2 Wakefield 031 Wakefield
3 Halton 011 Halton
4 Wakefield 022 Wakefield
5 Halton 016 Halton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Redican

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Redican

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Redican, 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 Redican surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Redican 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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Redican is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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 scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Redican is most concentrated in decile 5 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

Redican falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Redican is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 - Irish

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

Meaning and origin of Redican

The surname Redican has its roots in Ireland, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. Historians trace the name's origins to the Gaelic word "reidh," which means "level" or "plain," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived on a flat or level terrain.

The first known bearer of the name was Patrick Redican, who was born around 1550 in County Galway, Ireland. Historical records show that the Redican family was well-established in the region, with several members playing significant roles in local affairs.

In the late 16th century, the Redican name appeared in the Fiants of the Reign of Elizabeth, a collection of legal documents from the Elizabethan era. This record provides evidence of the name's early presence in Ireland and its association with landowners and prominent figures of the time.

One noteworthy individual was Seamus Redican, born in 1678 in County Mayo, who served as a captain in the Irish Jacobite army during the Williamite War in Ireland (1688-1691). His bravery and leadership earned him recognition in contemporary accounts of the conflict.

The name also has connections to various place names in Ireland, such as Redican's Cross, a townland in County Clare, and Redican's Lough, a small lake in County Galway. These place names suggest that the Redican family had significant landholdings or influence in those areas.

Another prominent figure was Bridget Redican, born in 1745 in County Sligo, who was a renowned poet and storyteller. Her works, although not widely published, were celebrated within the local community for their vivid depictions of Irish life and culture.

In the 19th century, the name gained further recognition with the birth of Michael Redican (1820-1898) in County Mayo. He was a respected scholar and educator who played a pivotal role in the establishment of several schools in the region, contributing to the education of many Irish youth.

While the surname Redican is not among the most common in Ireland, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various aspects of Irish society, from military service to literature and education.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Redican families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Redican 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 18 Redicans recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.19x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 18 2.19x
Yorkshire 15 2.19x
Midlothian 12 12.94x
Durham 9 4.37x
Renfrewshire 8 14.91x
Middlesex 4 0.58x
Warwickshire 3 1.72x
Cheshire 1 0.65x
Dorset 1 2.20x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Dawdon in Durham leads with 9 Redicans recorded in 1881 and an index of 355.73x.

Place Total Index
Dawdon 9 355.73x
Abbey 8 97.68x
Edinburgh Tolbooth 8 1481.48x
Attercliffe Cum Darnall 7 109.55x
Sheffield 7 32.05x
Chorlton On Medlock 6 45.98x
Edinburgh Tron Church 4 930.23x
Manchester 4 10.83x
Oldham 4 15.08x
St Giles Cripplegate 4 434.78x
Birmingham 3 5.16x
Liverpool 3 6.01x
Crumpsall 1 51.55x
Embsay Cum Eastby 1 357.14x
Kingswood 1 1666.67x
Portland 1 40.98x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 5
Catherine 4
Amelia 3
Margaret 3
Annie 2
Elizabeth 2
Winifred 2
Amy 1
Bridget 1
Caroline 1
Cathrine 1
Margarat 1
Maria 1
Martha 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 9
Francis 2
James 2
Michael 2
Thomas 2
Charles 1
Joseph 1
Martin 1
Patrick 1
Richard 1
Witham 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 Redican households.

FAQ

Redican surname: questions and answers

How common was the Redican surname in 1881?

In 1881, 71 people were recorded with the Redican surname. That placed it at #23,517 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Redican surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 207 in 2016. That gives Redican a modern rank of #19,118.

What does the Redican surname mean?

An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Réidín, meaning "descendant of Réidín".

What does the Redican map show?

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