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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage English

Meaning & History

The origins of the Reidhead surname are uncertain. In some instances, it was no doubt derived from the Old English word "read," meaning "red," and was a nickname that came to be a surname. Either way, we may conclude that it meant "red-haired" or "ruddy complexioned."
Added 4/27/2019 by AngelM0113