RUDDICK
Ruddick
Ruddick is a surname of English origin. It is believed to have originated from the medieval given name Rudd, which itself derives from the Old English name Hrud, meaning "fame" or "renown". The addition of the suffix "-ick" is common in English surnames and is used to denote "son of", indicating a patronymic origin for the surname Ruddick.
The distribution of the surname Ruddick is predominantly found in the northern regions of England, particularly in the counties of Northumberland and Durham. Over time, the name has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, carried by individuals and families as they migrated and settled in various regions.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Ruddick have made notable contributions to diverse fields such as academia, business, sports, and the arts. The name has been passed down through generations, preserving a connection to the ancestral roots of the family.
The surname Ruddick holds significance within British genealogy and heraldry, serving as a marker of family identity and heritage. As with many surnames, variations in spelling and pronunciation may exist due to regional dialects and historical influences.
In contemporary times, individuals bearing the surname Ruddick can be found in various professions and walks of life, contributing to the rich tapestry of British society. The name continues to be cherished and upheld as a link to the past, embodying a sense of tradition and lineage within the broader context of British surnames.
There are approximately 1,852 people named Ruddick in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,481st most common surname in Britain. Around 28 in a million people in Britain are named Ruddick.
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
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Martin
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Anna
- Carol
- Catherine
- Christine
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Joan
- Julie
- Louise
- Lynn
- Margaret
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Ruddock
- Rudduck
- Reddock
- Rudick
- Roddick
- Reddick
- Riddick
- Rudich
- Ruddich
- Ruddack
- Rudic
- Radac
- Radak
- Raddick
- Raddock
- Radecka
- Radecke
- Radecki
- Radek
- Radeka
- Radeke
- Radic
- Radick
- Radicke
- Radike
- Radka
- Radke
- Radko
- Radoc
- Radtke
- Raduica
- Radyk
- Raettig
- Ratka
- Ratkai
- Ratke
- Reategui
- Reddeough
- Reddic
- Reddig
- Reddiough
- Redick
- Rediough
- Redko
- Redyk
- Reodique
- Retik
- Retka
- Rettic
- Rettig
- Riddeck
- Riddeough
- Riddiough
- Riddock
- Ridduck
- Rideg
- Rideough
- Ridick
- Rietdyk
- Rietdyke
- Rietig
- Ritacca
- Rittick
- Rittig
- Rodak
- Roddock
- Rodeck
- Rodek
- Rodic
- Rodica
- Rodick
- Rodig
- Rotko
- Rudak
- Ruddican
- Ruddie
- Ruddrick
- Rudeck
- Rudecki
- Rudek
- Rudiak
- Rudig
- Rudik
- Rudis
- Rudki
- Rudko
- Rudock
- Ruduck
- Rudwick
- Rudyk
- Rudzik
- Rutecki
- Rutka
- Rutko
- Wrotek
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.