Surname · Scottish origin
Reid
Meaning
The surname Reid means Red-haired.
Origin
Scottish
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Reid
Reid is the Scots form of “red,” for a red-haired person.
What kind of surname is Reid?
Reid is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Scottish naming tradition — you can read how Scottish surnames were formed on our Scottish last names page.
Other Scottish surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Reid mean?
The surname Reid means Red-haired. Reid is the Scots form of “red,” for a red-haired person.
Where does the surname Reid come from?
Reid is a surname of Scottish origin.
What kind of surname is Reid?
Reid is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other Scottish surnames?
Other Scottish surnames include Anderson, Cameron, Campbell, Gordon, Grant, MacDonald.