Ruddoch Surname

4,206,983rd
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 22 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
England
Highest density in:
Scotland

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).

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Ruddoch Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
England91:6,190,895170,599
Scotland81:669,22723,443
United States51:72,491,7871,102,614
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Ireland51:885,97323,404
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
England51:4,875,074116,529
Scotland51:748,64318,576

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

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.

The Surnames of Scotland (1946) by George Fraser Black (1866-1948)

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.

The Surnames of Scotland (1946) by George Fraser Black (1866-1948)

Ruddoch Last Name Facts

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

The last name Ruddoch is found in England more than any other country or territory. It may occur in the variant forms:. Click here to see other possible spellings of Ruddoch.

How Common Is The Last Name Ruddoch? popularity and diffusion

The last name Ruddoch is the 4,206,983rd most widespread family name in the world, borne by around 1 in 331,252,087 people. The surname Ruddoch is primarily found in Europe, where 77 percent of Ruddoch are found; 77 percent are found in Northern Europe and 77 percent are found in British Isles.

This last name is most commonly occurring in England, where it is borne by 9 people, or 1 in 6,190,895. In England Ruddoch is most numerous in: Leicestershire, where 78 percent reside, Somerset, where 11 percent reside and Greater London, where 11 percent reside. Not including England this last name occurs 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 prevalency of Ruddoch has changed through the years. In England the number of people bearing the Ruddoch last name grew 180 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in Scotland it grew 160 percent between 1881 and 2014.

Ruddoch Last Name Statistics demography

The religious adherence of those carrying the last name 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

SurnameSimilarityWorldwide IncidencePrevalency
Rudoch921/
Ruddoc921/
Riddoch861,362/
Ruddach8664/
Ruddo8360/
Rudoc832/
Raudoh77184/
Roudoh77123/
Rudosh7779/
Rudach7729/
Rudoph7721/
Ruddha775/
Rodoch773/
Ridoch772/
Rudech772/
Ruddah771/
Ruddox771/
Rudohe771/
Rudohy771/
Rudo73852/
Roudhoh7137/
Raudhoh7121/
Riddech7114/
Rauddah716/
Roudoci716/
Ruedech713/
Rudokhe712/
Ruedach712/
Rudoiph712/
Rudouph711/
Rudouth711/
Roddach711/
Riddach711/
Raudach711/
Rudopph710/
Rudoy674,464/
Rudoi672,399/
Ruido67453/
Rudac67319/
Raudo67311/
Rudha67151/
Rudda6778/
Rudah6735/
Ruduo6720/
Rudho6718/
Raudasch6716/
Rhouddou6713/
Rudot6713/
Rudoš6712/
Rudos6710/
Roudo6710/
Rudad678/
Rudoj677/
Rudoś677/
Reudo675/
Rudoo674/
Roddo673/
Rodoc673/
Roushdoh672/
Rgudo672/
Rauddhah671/
Rudop671/
Ruhdo671/
Roudouci671/
Ruído671/
Rudgo670/

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