Reddy

Reddy Meaning & Origin

About Reddy
The surname Reddy is of Indian origin and is predominantly found among the Telugu-speaking people of the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is derived from the Telugu word "reddi," which means "village headman" or "chief." The Reddy community historically held positions of power and authority in the region, and the surname signifies their social status and leadership roles. Today, Reddy is one of the most common surnames in South India and is associated with the influential and respected Reddy community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Reddy: 12,614
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2,858
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.28

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RT
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 D IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɛdi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reddy in Braille

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

The name Reddy in braille

How to sign the name Reddy using Sign Language

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

The name Reddy in sign language

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