REDFEARN
Redfearn
Redfearn is an English surname of locational origin. Derived from the Old English words read meaning 'red' and fearn meaning 'fern', the surname most likely referred to someone who lived near a place abundant with red ferns.
The Redfearn surname can be traced back to ancient times in the county of Yorkshire, specifically in the West Riding region. Over the centuries, bearers of the Redfearn name have migrated to various parts of England and beyond, contributing to the spread and diversity of the surname.
The Redfearn family name has been recorded in official documents such as parish registers, census records, and local directories across England. Notable individuals bearing the Redfearn surname have made contributions to various fields, including academia, arts, politics, and sports.
Today, the Redfearn name continues to be found in different parts of the United Kingdom and abroad, carried on by descendants of the original bearers and those who adopted the name over time. The surname Redfearn holds a place in British history as a reminder of the ancestral roots and heritage of those who bear it.
There are approximately 1,950 people named Redfearn in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,291st most common surname in Britain. Around 30 in a million people in Britain are named Redfearn.
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
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Simon
Female
- Christina
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Janet
- Jean
- Joanne
- Joyce
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Rachel
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
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