Read

Read is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word “rǣdan,” meaning “to advise” or “to interpret.” The name was originally given to someone who was a counselor or advisor. Today, there are many notable people with the surname Read, including actors, athletes, and writers. One of the most famous is perhaps the author of “The Cat in the Hat,” Dr. Seuss, whose real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel, but who used his mother’s maiden name, Read, as a pen name.