Redgrove Surname

746,827th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 385 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
England
Highest density in:
New Zealand

Redgrove Surname Definition:

This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of Redgrave,' a parish in Suffolk. In meaning equivalent to Redwood, which see. (v. Grave and Grove.)

1344. Robert de Redgrave, of Norwich: History of Norfolk.

1477. Adam de Redgrave, Norfolk: ibid.

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Redgrove Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
England1991:279,99021,818
Australia1271:212,56520,555
New Zealand341:133,18615,994
Canada151:2,456,373146,130
United States31:120,819,6441,331,040
Belgium21:5,748,322130,559
Scotland21:2,676,90851,579
China11:1,367,321,56651,149
Germany11:80,505,459560,955
Russia11:144,123,056881,408
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
England731:333,90921,641

Redgrove Surname Meaning

From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history

This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of Redgrave,' a parish in Suffolk. In meaning equivalent to Redwood, which see. (v. Grave and Grove.)

1344. Robert de Redgrave, of Norwich: History of Norfolk.

1477. Adam de Redgrave, Norfolk: ibid.

1801. Married — William Redgrave and Mary Regrave Mary Reynard: St. George, Hanover Square.

A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames (1896) by Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley

( English) Dweller at the Red Grove [Old English réad, fed + gráf, a grove] Redgrave, Suffolk, was spelt the same in the 14th cent.

Surnames of the United Kingdom (1912) by Henry Harrison

Redgrove Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Redgrove Come From? nationality or country of origin

Redgrove has its highest incidence in England. It can be found as:. Click here to see other possible spellings of Redgrove.

How Common Is The Last Name Redgrove? popularity and diffusion

This last name is the 746,827th most commonly occurring family name internationally, held by approximately 1 in 18,928,691 people. This surname is predominantly found in Europe, where 53 percent of Redgrove live; 52 percent live in Northern Europe and 52 percent live in British Isles.

This surname is most common in England, where it is borne by 199 people, or 1 in 279,990. In England Redgrove is primarily found in: Kent, where 19 percent live, Greater London, where 15 percent live and Greater Manchester, where 10 percent live. Without taking into account England Redgrove occurs in 9 countries. It is also found in Australia, where 33 percent live and New Zealand, where 9 percent live.

Redgrove Family Population Trend historical fluctuation

The occurrence of Redgrove has changed over time. In England the number of people bearing the Redgrove last name grew 273 percent between 1881 and 2014.

Redgrove Last Name Statistics demography

Redgrove earn somewhat less than the average income. In Canada they earn 14.76% less than the national average, earning $42,349 CAD per year.

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