REDMAN
Redman
Redman is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Middle English words "red", meaning red, and "man", meaning man, indicating someone with red hair, a ruddy complexion, or even someone who works with red dyed cloth.
The Redman surname is most commonly found in the northern counties of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire. The variant spelling "Redmond" is more common in Ireland.
Notable bearers of the Redman surname include British actor Sir Michael Redgrave and American rapper Redman.
The Redman surname has ancient roots in British history and continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames to this day.
There are approximately 6,659 people named Redman in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,412th most common surname in Britain. Around 102 in a million people in Britain are named Redman.
Surname type: Occupational name
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
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jane
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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