UK surname
A locational surname referring to someone from a place with reddish soil.
In the 1881 census there were 17 people recorded with the Redland surname, ranking it #31,170 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 21, ranked #36,596, down from #31,170 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Stockport, Lerwick and Newcastle All Saints. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Redland is 138 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 23.5%.
1881 census count
17
Ranked #31,170
Modern count
21
2016, ranked #36,596
Peak year
1861
138 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Redland surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Redland surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 14 | #30,790 |
| 1861 | historical | 138 | #16,365 |
| 1881 | historical | 17 | #31,170 |
| 1891 | historical | 48 | #30,447 |
| 1901 | historical | 13 | #32,633 |
| 1911 | historical | 4 | #33,595 |
| 1997 | modern | 26 | #35,135 |
| 1998 | modern | 23 | #35,603 |
| 1999 | modern | 22 | #35,725 |
| 2000 | modern | 27 | #35,188 |
| 2001 | modern | 24 | #35,357 |
| 2002 | modern | 24 | #35,520 |
| 2003 | modern | 28 | #35,200 |
| 2004 | modern | 27 | #35,444 |
| 2005 | modern | 19 | #36,247 |
| 2006 | modern | 13 | #36,902 |
| 2007 | modern | 17 | #36,628 |
| 2008 | modern | 16 | #36,766 |
| 2009 | modern | 16 | #36,850 |
| 2010 | modern | 15 | #37,038 |
| 2011 | modern | 15 | #37,030 |
| 2012 | modern | 20 | #36,570 |
| 2013 | modern | 22 | #36,477 |
| 2014 | modern | 23 | #36,417 |
| 2015 | modern | 20 | #36,653 |
| 2016 | modern | 21 | #36,596 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Stockport, Lerwick, Newcastle All Saints, Sudbury All Saints, Sudbury St Gregory, Sudbury St Peter, Sudbury St Bartholomew and Sandsting and Aithsting. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stockport | Cheshire |
| 2 | Lerwick | Shetland |
| 3 | Newcastle All Saints | Northumberland |
| 4 | Sudbury All Saints, Sudbury St Gregory, Sudbury St Peter, Sudbury St Bartholomew | Suffolk |
| 5 | Sandsting and Aithsting | Shetland |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Redland surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Redland, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Redland surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Redland household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Redland is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Redland is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Redland, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Redland is believed to have originated in England, likely in the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "read" meaning "red" and "land," referring to a person who lived in or owned land with red soil or a reddish landscape.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Redland can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 11th century.
During the Middle Ages, the spelling of the name varied, with forms such as Redlonde, Redlund, and Redlonde appearing in various historical records. It is believed that the modern spelling of Redland became standardized around the 16th or 17th century.
The name Redland is also associated with several place names in England, such as Redland in Bristol, which may have contributed to the widespread use of the surname. Additionally, there are records of individuals with the surname Redland serving in the English military, particularly during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Notable individuals with the surname Redland throughout history include William Redland (1540-1608), an English merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London. Another prominent figure was Sir John Redland (1685-1754), a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Somerset.
In the 19th century, Charles Redland (1810-1888) was a renowned English architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Royal Albert Hall in London. Emily Redland (1865-1932) was a British suffragette and activist who campaigned for women's rights and social reforms.
Thomas Redland (1920-2005) was a British soldier who fought in World War II and received the Military Cross for his bravery during the Battle of Arnhem in 1944.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Redland surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Orkney leads with 7 Redlands recorded in 1881 and an index of 384.62x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Orkney | 7 | 384.62x |
| Durham | 5 | 10.15x |
| Middlesex | 3 | 1.81x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 3.08x |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0.51x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Sandwick in Orkney leads with 7 Redlands recorded in 1881 and an index of 10000.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Sandwick | 7 | 10000.00x |
| Bishopwearmouth | 5 | 118.20x |
| Hampstead London | 2 | 77.52x |
| Cirencester | 1 | 227.27x |
| Toxteth Park | 1 | 15.02x |
| Willesden | 1 | 64.10x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Redland surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Redland surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Redland households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 3 |
| Sailor | 2 |
| Domest Serv House Maid | 1 |
| Militia Men | 1 |
| Professor Of Music | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 17 people were recorded with the Redland surname. That placed it at #31,170 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 21 in 2016. That gives Redland a modern rank of #36,596.
A locational surname referring to someone from a place with reddish soil.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Redland bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.