Explore the Family Name Readus
The meaning of Readus
African American: altered form of English Redus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Readus in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Readus saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 35,522 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 had risen to rank 35,057--a change of 1.31%. This rise in ranking reflects an increase in the number of people with this surname, which grew from 599 in 2000 to 643 in 2010, marking a 7.35% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the surname Readus per 100,000 remained the same at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,522 | #35,057 | 1.31% |
| Count | 599 | 643 | 7.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Readus
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Readus identify as Black, although this percentage decreased slightly from 95.16% in 2000 to 93.00% in 2010. During the same period, there was notable growth in the percentage of individuals who identify as two or more races, White, and Hispanic. The percentage of Readus identifying as two or more races, for instance, rose from 1.84% to 3.11%, while those identifying as White increased from 1.17% to 1.56%. The Hispanic population also saw growth, rising from 1.34% to 1.87%. There were no individuals with the Readus surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 95.16% | 93% | -2.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 3.11% | 69.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.87% | 39.55% |
| White | 1.17% | 1.56% | 33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |