Reddy is used as a family name or surname in Ireland, Scotland. It is 5 characters long in length.

Family Name / Last Name: Reddy
No. of characters: 5
Origin: Ireland, Scotland
Meaning:

The same as Ready - One of a quick or willing disposition.

A form of the Ready. Descendant of little Read meaning "red," a nickname given to one with red hair; descendant of little Read or Red, pet forms of Redmond meaning "counsel, protection"; one who came from Reedie, in Angus.

One who ame from Reedy, in Angus.

Reddy is variation of Reedy. A variant of Ready meaning "descendant of little Read"; Reed was an early spelling of red.

The lastname Reddy is the variant form of Reidy. A variant of Ready meaning "descendant of little Read"; Reid was an early spelling of red.

The Reddy is a variant form of Ready. One of a quick or willing disposition.

How popular is Reddy?

Reddy is common in India, South Africa, United States, United Arab Emirates, Mozambique, Fiji, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, England, Kuwait, Australia, Ethiopia, Oman, Canada, Qatar, Angola, Ireland, Singapore, New Zealand, Ghana, Bahrain, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Egypt, Thailand, Afghanistan, Germany, Morocco, Scotland, Japan, Wales, Guyana, Jordan, Malawi, Mauritius, China.

Reddy is ranked 670 on our list.

As per 2010 US census, number of Reddys grew by 27.27 per cent to 12614 since 2000 and ranked 2858 after elevating 454 spots. The last name was found in around 4 per hundred thousand population. Please refer to following table for race and ethnicity.

Race 2010 2000
Asian and Native Hawaiian
& Other Pacific Islander		 66.12 57.75
White 27.17 34
Others 2.6 4.22
Black 2.35 2.46
Hispanic or Latino 1.17 0.97
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.59 0.6
Reddy is quite popular family name mostly used in India while Fiji is ahead in terms of density. Around 818464 people have been found who wears Reddy as their family name. Reddy is used widely across the globe. More detailed information can be found below:
RankCountryCount
Countries with hundred thousands of Reddy:
111 India700,217
Countries with ten thousands of Reddy:
191 South Africa34,346
1,992 United States23,109
Countries with thousands of Reddy:
160 United Arab Emirates6,711
1,010 Mozambique6,180
17 Fiji5,687
972 Sudan5,600
892 Saudi Arabia4,810
2,071 England3,967
104 Kuwait3,712
1,404 Australia2,875
4,280 Ethiopia2,576
259 Oman2,065
2,622 Canada1,986
115 Qatar1,588
2,033 Angola1,578
601 Ireland1,415
301 Singapore1,322
526 New Zealand1,318
2,795 Ghana1,178
Countries with hundreds of Reddy:
234 Bahrain823
3,961 Sri Lanka658
5,335 Malaysia397
17,305 Egypt366
42,869 Thailand280
2,957 Afghanistan252
35,132 Germany218
29,345 Morocco204
2,927 Scotland195
16,842 Japan187
1,927 Wales174
1,082 Guyana121
6,172 Jordan118
16,499 Malawi105
2,669 Mauritius105
808 China101
Countries with low frequency i.e., 50 - 100:
24,763 Netherlands99
1,406 Hong Kong98
95,389 Indonesia95
5,307 Botswana83
60,382 DR Congo82
271 Seychelles82
13,711 Israel68
13,535 Switzerland59
9,381 Iraq58
6,290 Palestine58
9,368 Denmark57
123,217 France57
57,730 Poland57
100,395 Nigeria53
13,358 Sweden51
37,015 Uganda51
Countries with very low frequency i.e., 10 - 50:
61,182 Argentina44
3,909 Northern Ireland42
46,782 Tanzania40
10,086 Portugal38
409 Burundi36
826 Libya36
35,693 Kenya32
166,011 Brazil30
157,830 Philippines25
473 South Korea24
14,824 Dominican Republic23
24,793 Norway23
261,263 Russia22
50,829 Papua New Guinea21
27,807 Zambia20
1,289 Malta18
2,071 Rwanda16
23,347 Venezuela16
6,752 Tunisia12
Countries with very very low frequency i.e., 6 - 10:
82,403 Belgium10
2,132 Maldives10
13,537 Bangladesh9
2,378 Gabon9
85,267 Greece9
45,470 Mexico9
975 Myanmar9
479 Samoa9
12,261 Solomon Islands9
307 Tonga9
84,476 Zimbabwe9
1,431 American Samoa8
17,304 Georgia8
2,398 Jersey8
10,569 Nepal8
2,851 Vietnam8
38,644 Finland7
126,814 Cameroon6
105,647 Czechia6
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Immigrants to US

From Ireland

Pat Reddy worked as workman and hailed from Ireland. During the great famine, 24 years old embarked for USA from Liverpool on Washington and arrived on June 2, 1846. John Reddy, aged 27, Barrel maker/ cooper Patt. Reddy, Margt. Reddy (23) Maid, Workman Andy Reddy, 20 years old Catherine Reddy, Mary Reddy, aged 18, 20 years old Peter Reddy, Michael Reddy (21) Workman, and 87 other Reddy around 35.71% of whom were workman while others worked as servant and mechanic, farmer, smith, dairyman migrated to US.

From Germany

Louise-Miss Reddy worked as clerk and hailed from France. 30 years old embarked for Cincinnati from Havre on Saint Germain and arrived on October 25, 1883.

Reddy Namesakes

  • T. Nagi Reddy, communist politician from Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Kallam Anji Reddy, Indian entrepreneur in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Perugu Siva Reddy, renowned eye surgeon from Andhra Pradesh, India
  • G. Pulla Reddy, businessman
  • Kethu Viswanatha Reddy, short story writer, novelist and essayist whose writings have been translated into modern Indian languages such as Hindi
  • A. Kodandarami Reddy, Indian film director best known for his works
  • Cattamanchi Ramalinga Reddy, educationist and political thinker
  • B. Nagi Reddy, Telugu movie producer
  • Bommireddy Narasimha Reddy, Indian film director and an early figure
  • Prem Reddy, cardiologist and an owner of Prime Healthcare Services
  • S. Jayarama Reddy, Indian atheist, rationalist, and critic
  • Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy, Polygar grandson
  • Mogaligundla Baga Reddy, Indian politician
  • Arutla Ramchandra Reddy, Indian freedom fighter
  • Chandra Pulla Reddy, Indian communist leader
  • Raj Reddy, Indian-American computer scientist and a winner of the Turing Award
  • Jai Ram Reddy, Indo-Fijian politician
  • Helen Reddy, Australian singer, actor and activist
  • Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, sixth President of India
  • C. Narayana Reddy, award winning Indian Telugu poet and writer
  • Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, two-time Chief Minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh
  • Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy, chief minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh on two occasions
  • Kasu Brahmananda Reddy, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Jaipal Reddy, Indian politician
  • Bharath Reddy, former Indian cricketer
  • George Reddy, Indian student activist as well as a research student in physics studying at Osmania University
  • Liam Reddy, Australian professional soccer player
  • Sameera Reddy, former Indian actress
  • Meghna Reddy, Indian model and VJ for Channel V
  • Michael Reddy, Irish former professional footballer
  • Gayatri Reddy, Indian anthropologist
  • K. Chengalaraya Reddy, first Chief Minister of Karnataka
  • Preetha Reddy, vice chairperson of Apollo Hospitals
  • N. Janardhana Reddy, member of the 12th
  • Anita Hassanandani Reddy, Indian actress
  • Marri Chenna Reddy, Indian politician
  • Surender Reddy, Tollywood film director
  • Rod Reddy, Australian former professional rugby league footballer and coach
  • Mekapati Rajamohan Reddy, member of the 16th Lok Sabha of India
  • Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy, member of the 15th Lok Sabha of India
  • Y. S. Vivekananda Reddy, member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India
  • Anantha Venkatarami Reddy, has been a member of the 11th, 12th
  • Kotla Jayasurya Prakasha Reddy, member of the 15th Lok Sabha of India
  • S. P. Y. Reddy, member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India and won election on YSR congress party's symbol but later shifted his loyalty to TDP. He represents the Nandyal constituency of Andhra Pradesh and is a member of the Telugu Desam Party
  • G. Karunakara Reddy, Indian politician from the state of Karnataka
  • Sriya Reddy, Indian film actress
  • Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy, General Secretary of the Communist Party of India
  • K. S. Reddy, Fiji Indian school teacher
  • S. Gopala Reddy, Indian cinematographer, turned screenwriter
  • Sanigaram Santosh Reddy, Indian politician and former minister of Telangana state
  • H. M. Reddy, Indian film producer and director

Reddy Namesakes

  • T. Nagi Reddy, communist politician from Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Kallam Anji Reddy, Indian entrepreneur in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Perugu Siva Reddy, renowned eye surgeon from Andhra Pradesh, India
  • G. Pulla Reddy, businessman
  • Kethu Viswanatha Reddy, short story writer, novelist and essayist whose writings have been translated into modern Indian languages such as Hindi
  • A. Kodandarami Reddy, Indian film director best known for his works
  • Cattamanchi Ramalinga Reddy, educationist and political thinker
  • B. Nagi Reddy, Telugu movie producer
  • Bommireddy Narasimha Reddy, Indian film director and an early figure
  • Prem Reddy, cardiologist and an owner of Prime Healthcare Services
  • S. Jayarama Reddy, Indian atheist, rationalist, and critic
  • Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy, Polygar grandson
  • Mogaligundla Baga Reddy, Indian politician
  • Arutla Ramchandra Reddy, Indian freedom fighter
  • Chandra Pulla Reddy, Indian communist leader
  • Raj Reddy, Indian-American computer scientist and a winner of the Turing Award
  • Jai Ram Reddy, Indo-Fijian politician
  • Helen Reddy, Australian singer, actor and activist
  • Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, sixth President of India
  • C. Narayana Reddy, award winning Indian Telugu poet and writer
  • Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, two-time Chief Minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh
  • Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy, chief minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh on two occasions
  • Kasu Brahmananda Reddy, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Jaipal Reddy, Indian politician
  • Bharath Reddy, former Indian cricketer
  • George Reddy, Indian student activist as well as a research student in physics studying at Osmania University
  • Liam Reddy, Australian professional soccer player
  • Sameera Reddy, former Indian actress
  • Meghna Reddy, Indian model and VJ for Channel V
  • Michael Reddy, Irish former professional footballer
  • Gayatri Reddy, Indian anthropologist
  • K. Chengalaraya Reddy, first Chief Minister of Karnataka
  • Preetha Reddy, vice chairperson of Apollo Hospitals
  • N. Janardhana Reddy, member of the 12th
  • Anita Hassanandani Reddy, Indian actress
  • Marri Chenna Reddy, Indian politician
  • Surender Reddy, Tollywood film director
  • Rod Reddy, Australian former professional rugby league footballer and coach
  • Mekapati Rajamohan Reddy, member of the 16th Lok Sabha of India
  • Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy, member of the 15th Lok Sabha of India
  • Y. S. Vivekananda Reddy, member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India
  • Anantha Venkatarami Reddy, has been a member of the 11th, 12th
  • Kotla Jayasurya Prakasha Reddy, member of the 15th Lok Sabha of India
  • S. P. Y. Reddy, member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India and won election on YSR congress party's symbol but later shifted his loyalty to TDP. He represents the Nandyal constituency of Andhra Pradesh and is a member of the Telugu Desam Party
  • G. Karunakara Reddy, Indian politician from the state of Karnataka
  • Sriya Reddy, Indian film actress
  • Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy, General Secretary of the Communist Party of India
  • K. S. Reddy, Fiji Indian school teacher
  • S. Gopala Reddy, Indian cinematographer, turned screenwriter
  • Sanigaram Santosh Reddy, Indian politician and former minister of Telangana state
  • H. M. Reddy, Indian film producer and director

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