Redcloud

Redcloud Meaning & Origin

About Redcloud
The surname Redcloud is of Native American origin and is associated with the Lakota Sioux tribe. It is derived from the Lakota words "chanku" meaning "red" and "sapa" meaning "cloud." The name Redcloud is believed to have been given to individuals who possessed qualities or characteristics associated with a red cloud, such as being wise, powerful, or having a strong presence. It is a name that holds cultural significance and represents the heritage and history of the Lakota Sioux people.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Redcloud is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Redcloud: 272
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71,678
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Redcloud based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTKLT
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R032403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH0 D K L OW1 D
🌐 IPA
/redcloud*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTKLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R324

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Redcloud in Braille

Here's how to represent Redcloud in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Redcloud in braille

How to sign the name Redcloud using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Redcloud using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Redcloud in sign language

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