About Childress
The surname Childress is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cildra," meaning "child," and "ræd," meaning "counsel" or "advice." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who provided guidance or counsel to children. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Childress can be found primarily in the United States.
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The surname Childress is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Childress based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Childress is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Childress in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Childress using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.