Redpath

Redpath Meaning & Origin

About Redpath
The surname Redpath is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English words "read" meaning "red" and "path" meaning "pathway." It is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near a red-colored path or a pathway with red soil. The name may also have been given to individuals with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Over time, the surname Redpath has become a relatively uncommon name, primarily found in Scotland and its diaspora.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Redpath: 719
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,079
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTP0
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R031030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 D P AE2 TH
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɛdˌpæθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTP0', 'RTPT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R313

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Redpath in Braille

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

The name Redpath in braille

How to sign the name Redpath using Sign Language

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

The name Redpath in sign language

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