UK surname
An English surname derived from a red-colored mill or a mill located near a red-colored building.
In the 1881 census there were 73 people recorded with the Redmill surname, ranking it #23,220 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 73, ranked #33,502, down from #23,220 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Lincoln St Botolph, Bourn and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Redmill is 122 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 0.0%.
1881 census count
73
Ranked #23,220
Modern count
73
2016, ranked #33,502
Peak year
1901
122 bearers
Map years
3
1891 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Redmill surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Redmill surname density by area, 1911 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 | 63 | #22,069 |
| 1861 | historical | 72 | #24,643 |
| 1881 | historical | 73 | #23,220 |
| 1891 | historical | 106 | #23,105 |
| 1901 | historical | 122 | #20,344 |
| 1911 | historical | 107 | #21,842 |
| 1997 | modern | 82 | #29,325 |
| 1998 | modern | 81 | #29,849 |
| 1999 | modern | 82 | #29,933 |
| 2000 | modern | 78 | #30,361 |
| 2001 | modern | 77 | #30,277 |
| 2002 | modern | 71 | #31,351 |
| 2003 | modern | 66 | #31,879 |
| 2004 | modern | 65 | #32,177 |
| 2005 | modern | 64 | #32,482 |
| 2006 | modern | 59 | #33,330 |
| 2007 | modern | 63 | #33,243 |
| 2008 | modern | 60 | #33,743 |
| 2009 | modern | 61 | #33,915 |
| 2010 | modern | 70 | #33,480 |
| 2011 | modern | 64 | #33,917 |
| 2012 | modern | 64 | #34,028 |
| 2013 | modern | 70 | #33,753 |
| 2014 | modern | 69 | #33,833 |
| 2015 | modern | 73 | #33,541 |
| 2016 | modern | 73 | #33,502 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Lincoln St Botolph, Bourn, London parishes, Nottingham St Mary and Stamford St George, Stamford St Michael. 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 | Lincoln St Botolph | Lincolnshire |
| 2 | Bourn | Lincolnshire |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | Nottingham St Mary | Nottinghamshire |
| 5 | Stamford St George, Stamford St Michael | Lincolnshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Redmill 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 Redmill, 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 Redmill surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Redmill 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, Redmill 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 Redmill is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Redmill, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname REDMILL is of English origin, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is a locational name, derived from a combination of the Old English words "read" meaning red and "myln" meaning mill, referring to someone who lived near a red-colored mill or a mill situated on a red-colored stream.
The earliest recorded instance of the name can be traced back to the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1296, where it appears as "Robert de Redemulle". This spelling variation indicates that the name was initially associated with a specific location, likely a village or hamlet named Redmill.
During the medieval period, the name appeared in various records, including the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1379, which mentions a "John Redmyll". This suggests that the name had spread beyond its initial geographic origin and was adopted by families residing in different regions of England.
One notable bearer of the REDMILL surname was Sir William Redmill, a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Gloucestershire during the 15th century. He is mentioned in the court records of the time and is believed to have played a role in local governance.
In the 16th century, the name appears in the Parish Registers of St. Mary's Church in Warwickshire, where the christening of "Johane Redmill" is recorded in 1564. This highlights the continued use of the name and its presence in different parts of the country.
Another historical figure of note was Richard Redmill, a merchant and ship owner from Bristol, who lived in the late 17th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the lucrative trade with the American colonies and played a role in the city's maritime economy.
In the 18th century, the name is found in the Hearth Tax Rolls of Oxfordshire, where a "Thomas Redmill" is listed as a property owner in the village of Bladon in 1665. This suggests that the name had become established in various counties across England.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in its modern spelling can be found in the Parish Registers of St. Peter's Church in Nottinghamshire, where the marriage of "William Redmill" to "Anne Brooke" is recorded in 1712.
Throughout its history, the REDMILL surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Redemill, Redemulle, Redmyll, and Redmile, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal practices of the time. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, rooted in its locational association with a red-colored mill or mill stream.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Redmill 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. Lincolnshire leads with 12 Redmills recorded in 1881 and an index of 11.84x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 12 | 11.84x |
| Nottinghamshire | 10 | 11.70x |
| Kent | 8 | 3.70x |
| Durham | 6 | 3.18x |
| Essex | 6 | 4.79x |
| Hertfordshire | 5 | 11.44x |
| Buckinghamshire | 4 | 10.44x |
| Cambridgeshire | 4 | 9.96x |
| Middlesex | 3 | 0.47x |
| Surrey | 3 | 0.97x |
| Northamptonshire | 2 | 3.35x |
| Bedfordshire | 1 | 3.05x |
| Rutland | 1 | 21.51x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Nottingham St Mary in Nottinghamshire leads with 10 Redmills recorded in 1881 and an index of 45.25x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham St Mary | 10 | 45.25x |
| Lewisham | 8 | 69.38x |
| St Swithin Lincoln | 7 | 440.25x |
| Darlington | 6 | 82.42x |
| West Ham | 6 | 21.72x |
| Sherington | 4 | 3076.92x |
| Wormley | 4 | 2500.00x |
| Stamford All Sts | 3 | 526.32x |
| March | 2 | 149.25x |
| Southwark St George Martyr | 2 | 15.67x |
| Stamford St George | 2 | 434.78x |
| Whittlesey St Mary St | 2 | 142.86x |
| Aspley Guise | 1 | 322.58x |
| Broxbourne | 1 | 114.94x |
| Grendon | 1 | 833.33x |
| Hackney London | 1 | 2.81x |
| Hendon | 1 | 43.86x |
| Little Casterton | 1 | 2500.00x |
| Newington | 1 | 4.27x |
| St Pancras London | 1 | 1.96x |
| Stamford Baron St Martin | 1 | 312.50x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Redmill 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 Redmill 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 Redmill households.
FAQ
In 1881, 73 people were recorded with the Redmill surname. That placed it at #23,220 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 73 in 2016. That gives Redmill a modern rank of #33,502.
An English surname derived from a red-colored mill or a mill located near a red-colored building.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Redmill 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.