Redd

Redd Meaning & Origin

About Redd
The surname Redd is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "read," meaning "red." It was originally a nickname given to someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Over time, it evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Redd can be found worldwide, often with variations in spelling, and may or may not have any physical association with the color red.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Redd: 13,119
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2,749
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.45

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Redd 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 Redd is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RT
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 D
🌐 IPA
/rɛd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Redd in Braille

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

The name Redd in braille

How to sign the name Redd using Sign Language

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

The name Redd in sign language

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