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Reed (surname)

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Reed
variations on red
Origin
Language(s)English
Meaningliterally, the colour red. It is a variant of Reid, which refers to ruddy complexion or red hair
Other names
Variant form(s)Read

Reed is an English-language surname.

It is commonly believed to be a nickname-derived surname referring to a person's complexion or hair being ruddy or red, as its literal meaning is the colour red. It is a variant of Reid, which refers to ruddy complexion or red hair[1][better source needed]

People with the surname include:

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  1. ^ Citation: Bardsley, 1901.