Read 1

Type Surname (from nickname)

Pronounced Pron. REED

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Meaning & History

Means "red" from Middle English read, probably denoting a person with red hair or complexion.

VariantReed

Other Languages & CulturesRot, Roth(German) Rot, Roth(Jewish) Reid(Scottish)

Given Name DescendantRead(English)

Same SpellingRead (2)