Redpath

Redpath is a surname of Scottish origin, believed to have been derived from a place name in the Scottish Borders or from the Old English words 'read' meaning red and 'path' meaning path or road. The name denotes someone who lived near a reddish path or road.

The Redpath surname has been present in British history for centuries, particularly in regions such as Scotland and Northern England. The name is fairly rare and is most commonly found in the Scottish Borders region.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Redpath include George Redpath, a Scottish-born industrialist who founded the Redpath Sugar company in Canada in the mid-19th century. The Redpath family has made significant contributions to various fields including business, academia, and the arts.

Today, the Redpath surname continues to be passed down through generations, with individuals bearing the name found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where Scottish and British descendants have settled.

There are approximately 2,978 people named Redpath in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,010th most common surname in Britain. Around 46 in a million people in Britain are named Redpath.

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Scotland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Colin
  • David
  • George
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Robert
  • Thomas
  • William

Female

  • Alison
  • Anna
  • Christine
  • Elizabeth
  • Jacqueline
  • Jean
  • Julie
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Nicola
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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