Ruddich Surname
Approximately 1 people bear this surname
Ruddich Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from a nickname. 'the ruddock,' i.e. the robin redbreast; compare Sparrow, Nightingale, &c. Reddock is a variant. 'The tame ruddocke, and the coward kite.'
Chaucer, Assembly of Fowls.
Edward Ruddock, Yorkshire: Deposition from York Castle (Surtees Society).
Read More About This SurnameRuddich Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 1:36,845,591 | 464,108 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 4 | 1:6,093,842 | 135,151 |
| Wales | 1 | 1:1,568,416 | 19,290 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7 | 1:7,174,098 | 302,835 |
Ruddich Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from a nickname. 'the ruddock,' i.e. the robin redbreast; compare Sparrow, Nightingale, &c. Reddock is a variant. 'The tame ruddocke, and the coward kite.'
Chaucer, Assembly of Fowls.
Edward Ruddock, Yorkshire: Deposition from York Castle (Surtees Society).
Ralph Ruddoc, Hertfordshire, 1273. Hundred Rolls.
1604. Married — William Redock and Anne Squier: St. Mary Aldermary.
1799.— Robert Hewison and Barbara Ruddock: St. George, Hanover Square.
1803.—Thomas Reddock and Mary Blake: ibid.
1807. — Edward Long and Amelia Rudduck: ibid.
A surname recorded in Dumfriesshire. John Ruddack, schoolmaster at Hoddam, died in 1744. Perhaps from Old English personal name Rudd + diminutive -ock. Hew Roddick, miller, 1688, and five more of the name in the neighborhood (Dumfries). Appears in Annan in 1801 as Rodic.
RUDDACH: Alexander Ruddach, burgess of Aberdeen, 1591 (SCM., III, p. 155), and William Ruddocht was admitted burgess there in 1621 (NSCM., I, p. 127). Jonet Ruddauch was retoured heir of James Ruddauch, portioner in Millegin, in the lands of Millegin, etc., 1628 (Retours, Banff, 55). Adam and David Ruddah are recorded in 1650 (Strathblane, p. 122), Adam Rudoch at Mill of Innes, 1689 (Moray), and William Ruddoch in ffortrie, 1690 (Banff Rec., p. 92). George Ruddach in Portsoy, 1742 (Aberdeen CR.), and a later George Ruddaich in Portsoy died in 1787 (Fordyce, p. 105). compare Reddoch and Riddoch.
Ruddich Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Ruddich Come From? nationality or country of origin
Ruddich is borne by more people in Canada than any other country or territory. It can also appear as:. Click here to see other potential spellings of Ruddich.
How Common Is The Last Name Ruddich? popularity and diffusion
This surname is the 14,316,765th most frequently held last name at a global level, held by approximately 1 in 2,147,483,647 people. The surname Ruddich is mostly found in The Americas, where 100 percent of Ruddich are found; 100 percent are found in North America and 100 percent are found in Anglo-North America.
The surname Ruddich is most frequently used in Canada, where it is carried by 1 people, or 1 in 36,845,591. In Canada it is primarily found in: Nova Scotia, where 100 percent live.
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