The surname Reddic is derived from the Middle Low German "redik" for radish. The name was therefore occupational, applied to greengrocers, such as the Reddich recorded in Greifswald in 1303, and the one in Stralsund in 1325.
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Early Origins of the Reddic family
The surname Reddic was first found in Austria, where the name became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied and enrolled by the princes of the region. One of the first written records of the name dates from the year 1245 when one Nicolus dictus (son of) Rettich was listed on the live Register of Freiburg. In their later history they became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they developed into this most influential family.
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Early History of the Reddic family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Reddic research. Another 99 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1784 and 1815 are included under the topic Early Reddic History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Reddic Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Rettich, Rettig, Retteg, Rettick, Retich, Retig, Retick, Reddig (northern Germany), Reddich (northern Germany), Rethke, Rettke (Slavic) and many more.
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Early Notables of the Reddic family
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Migration of the Reddic family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johan Georg Rettig, who sailed to Philadelphia in 1749. Also, J.C.F. Rethke to Texas in 1852; Alexander Rettig to Philadelphia in 1858; and Joseph Rettig to Philadelphia in 1868..
Contemporary Notables of the name Reddic (post 1700)
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Juvonte Reddic (b. 1992), American professional basketball player
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