Ruddoch Surname
Approximately 22 people bear this surname
Ruddoch 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 SurnameRuddoch Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 9 | 1:6,190,895 | 170,599 |
| Scotland | 8 | 1:669,227 | 23,443 |
| United States | 5 | 1:72,491,787 | 1,102,614 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 5 | 1:885,973 | 23,404 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 5 | 1:4,875,074 | 116,529 |
| Scotland | 5 | 1:748,643 | 18,576 |
Ruddoch 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.
Ruddoch Demographics
Ruddoch Religious Adherence
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Religious Adherence
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Ruddoch Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Ruddoch Come From? nationality or country of origin
Ruddoch is found in England more than any other country or territory. It may occur as a variant:. Click here for further possible spellings of this name.
How Common Is The Last Name Ruddoch? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 4,206,983rd most common surname throughout the world, borne by around 1 in 331,252,087 people. The last name Ruddoch is mostly found in Europe, where 77 percent of Ruddoch reside; 77 percent reside in Northern Europe and 77 percent reside in British Isles.
The surname is most commonly used in England, where it is borne by 9 people, or 1 in 6,190,895. In England it is most prevalent in: Leicestershire, where 78 percent reside, Somerset, where 11 percent reside and Greater London, where 11 percent reside. Besides England this surname is found in 2 countries. It is also found in Scotland, where 36 percent reside and The United States, where 23 percent reside.
Ruddoch Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The frequency of Ruddoch has changed over time. In England the share of the population with the surname rose 180 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in Scotland it rose 160 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Ruddoch Last Name Statistics demography
The religious devotion of those bearing the surname is chiefly Anglican (40%) in Ireland.
Ruddoch earn significantly less than the average income. In United States they earn 28.83% less than the national average, earning $30,708 USD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudoch | 92 | 1 | / |
| Ruddoc | 92 | 1 | / |
| Riddoch | 86 | 1,362 | / |
| Ruddach | 86 | 64 | / |
| Ruddo | 83 | 60 | / |
| Rudoc | 83 | 2 | / |
| Raudoh | 77 | 184 | / |
| Roudoh | 77 | 123 | / |
| Rudosh | 77 | 79 | / |
| Rudach | 77 | 29 | / |
| Rudoph | 77 | 21 | / |
| Ruddha | 77 | 5 | / |
| Rodoch | 77 | 3 | / |
| Ridoch | 77 | 2 | / |
| Rudech | 77 | 2 | / |
| Ruddah | 77 | 1 | / |
| Ruddox | 77 | 1 | / |
| Rudohe | 77 | 1 | / |
| Rudohy | 77 | 1 | / |
| Rudo | 73 | 852 | / |
| Roudhoh | 71 | 37 | / |
| Raudhoh | 71 | 21 | / |
| Riddech | 71 | 14 | / |
| Rauddah | 71 | 6 | / |
| Roudoci | 71 | 6 | / |
| Ruedech | 71 | 3 | / |
| Rudokhe | 71 | 2 | / |
| Ruedach | 71 | 2 | / |
| Rudoiph | 71 | 2 | / |
| Rudouph | 71 | 1 | / |
| Rudouth | 71 | 1 | / |
| Roddach | 71 | 1 | / |
| Riddach | 71 | 1 | / |
| Raudach | 71 | 1 | / |
| Rudopph | 71 | 0 | / |
| Rudoy | 67 | 4,464 | / |
| Rudoi | 67 | 2,399 | / |
| Ruido | 67 | 453 | / |
| Rudac | 67 | 319 | / |
| Raudo | 67 | 311 | / |
| Rudha | 67 | 151 | / |
| Rudda | 67 | 78 | / |
| Rudah | 67 | 35 | / |
| Ruduo | 67 | 20 | / |
| Rudho | 67 | 18 | / |
| Raudasch | 67 | 16 | / |
| Rhouddou | 67 | 13 | / |
| Rudot | 67 | 13 | / |
| Rudoš | 67 | 12 | / |
| Rudos | 67 | 10 | / |
| Roudo | 67 | 10 | / |
| Rudad | 67 | 8 | / |
| Rudoj | 67 | 7 | / |
| Rudoś | 67 | 7 | / |
| Reudo | 67 | 5 | / |
| Rudoo | 67 | 4 | / |
| Roddo | 67 | 3 | / |
| Rodoc | 67 | 3 | / |
| Roushdoh | 67 | 2 | / |
| Rgudo | 67 | 2 | / |
| Rauddhah | 67 | 1 | / |
| Rudop | 67 | 1 | / |
| Ruhdo | 67 | 1 | / |
| Roudouci | 67 | 1 | / |
| Ruído | 67 | 1 | / |
| Rudgo | 67 | 0 | / |
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