Redway

Redway Meaning & Origin

About Redway
The surname Redway is of English origin and is derived from a topographic name for someone who lived by a red path or road. The name is composed of the Old English elements "read," meaning red, and "weg," meaning way or path. It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who lived near a distinctive red-colored road or pathway, distinguishing them from others in the community. Over time, this name became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Redway: 325
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 61,745
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RT
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 D W EY2
🌐 IPA
/redway*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Redway in Braille

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

The name Redway in braille

How to sign the name Redway using Sign Language

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

The name Redway in sign language

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