READE
Reade
The surname Reade is of English origin, derived from the Middle English word "red", meaning red or ruddy, and was likely originally used to describe someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Variations of the name include Read, Reed, and Reid. The Reade surname is believed to have first appeared in England in the medieval period, with records dating back to the 13th century.
The Reade family has historical connections to various regions in England, including Yorkshire and the West Country. The name has been borne by notable individuals throughout history, including politicians, writers, and military figures.
One of the most famous bearers of the Reade surname was Charles Reade (1814–1884), an English novelist and dramatist known for works such as "The Cloister and the Hearth" and "It Is Never Too Late to Mend". Another prominent figure was Sir Thomas Reade, a British soldier who served in the colonial era.
Today, the surname Reade is relatively uncommon, but can still be found in England and in other parts of the English-speaking world. Variants of the name have also been adopted in other countries, including the United States.
The Reade surname carries a rich history and heritage, reflecting the diverse tapestry of British family names and their significance within the cultural landscape of the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 1,883 people named Reade in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,421st most common surname in Britain. Around 29 in a million people in Britain are named Reade.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Brian
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Paul
- Philip
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Barbara
- Christine
- Dawn
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Shirley
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Raad
- Raade
- Rad
- Rada
- Radd
- Radde
- Rade
- Rades
- Radey
- Radi
- Radia
- Radie
- Rado
- Radu
- Radue
- Raed
- Raid
- Raida
- Raidi
- Raido
- Rait
- Raitt
- Rate
- Rattu
- Read
- Readdie
- Readdy
- Readel
- Readen
- Reader
- Reades
- Readey
- Readie
- Reado
- Reads
- Readus
- Ready
- Red
- Reda
- Redae
- Redah
- Reday
- Redda
- Reddey
- Reddi
- Reddie
- Rede
- Redei
- Reder
- Redew
- Redey
- Redi
- Redie
- Redo
- Redw
- Redy
- Reead
- Reed
- Reede
- Reeder
- Reedes
- Reedie
- Reeds
- Reedy
- Reeid
- Reiad
- Reid
- Reide
- Reidie
- Reids
- Reyad
- Rhead
- Rheade
- Rheid
- Ride
- Riede
- Riedi
- Riedo
- Rodd
- Root
- Rout
- Rudd
- Rutt
- Ryde
- Wrede
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.