Redshirt

Redshirt Meaning & Origin

About Redshirt
The surname Redshirt is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "read," meaning red, and "scyrte," meaning shirt. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who frequently wore red shirts or had a ruddy complexion. The surname Redshirt is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United States, particularly among Native American communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Redshirt: 121
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 138,304
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTXRT
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R032063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 D SH ER2 T
🌐 IPA
/redshirt*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTXRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R326

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Redshirt in Braille

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

The name Redshirt in braille

How to sign the name Redshirt using Sign Language

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

The name Redshirt in sign language

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