About Redding
The surname Redding is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "hreod" meaning "reed," which could refer to someone who lived near a reed bed or worked with reeds. Alternatively, it could be a locational surname derived from the place name "Reading" in Berkshire, England. Another possibility is that it originated as a patronymic surname, meaning "son of Red," with "Red" being a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Overall, the surname Redding is likely to have different origins depending on the specific family or individual.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Redding based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Redding in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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