About Redcross
The surname Redcross is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "read" meaning "red" and "cros" meaning "cross." It is believed to have originated as a topographic or locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a red-colored cross or a place associated with a red cross. The surname may also have been acquired by individuals who had a connection to the Knights Hospitaller or the Order of St. John, both of which used a red cross as their emblem. Overall, the surname Redcross likely originated from a geographical or occupational association with a red cross.
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The surname Redcross is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Redcross 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 Redcross is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Redcross in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Redcross using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.