Redcross

Redcross Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Redcross: 250
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,768
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTKRS
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R032602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 D K R AO2 S
🌐 IPA
/redcross*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTKRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R326

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Redcross in Braille

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

The name Redcross in braille

How to sign the name Redcross using Sign Language

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.

The name Redcross in sign language

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