REDDIHOUGH
Reddihough
Reddihough is a surname of British origin, possibly of Anglo-Saxon or Old English descent. The etymology of the name is not definitively known, but it is thought to originate from a combination of the elements "red," meaning red or ruddy, and "hough," which could refer to a heel, foot, or a hill.
The Reddihough surname is relatively rare and is most commonly found in the West Yorkshire region of England. The name may have originated as a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived in or near a place called Reddihough, though no specific location by that name has been definitively identified.
Individuals with the surname Reddihough have been recorded in historical documents dating back several centuries, indicating a long-standing presence of the name in the British Isles. Variants of the surname may include Reddyhough, Redihu, and other phonetic variations.
As with many surnames, the meaning and origins of Reddihough have likely evolved over time, and different branches of the family may have adopted the name for various reasons.
Today, individuals carrying the surname Reddihough can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the English-speaking world, often connected through genealogical research and family history.
There are approximately 101 people named Reddihough in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Reddihough.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Michael
Female