Explore the Family Name Reagh
The meaning of Reagh
1. Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Riabhach, which MacLysaght describes as an adjectival surname (meaning ‘gray’ or ‘brindled’) that ‘took the place of an hereditary one’. 2. Possibly an altered form of German Rech. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Ute.
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How common is the last name Reagh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Reagh has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 76,946 with a count of 232 individuals bearing it, making up around 0.09 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank fell to 91,221 and the count decreased to 202 individuals, dropping the proportion to 0.07 per 100,000 people. This indicates a decline in popularity by 18.55% in rank and by 12.93% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #91,221 | -18.55% |
| Count | 232 | 202 | -12.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reagh
On the matter of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Reagh identify as White, accounting for 92.67% in 2000 and 91.09% in 2010. There was a minor decrease in this percentage by 1.70%. Additionally, there was an increase in the percentage of those identifying with two or more races, from 3.88% in 2000 to 5.45% in 2010, marking a growth of 40.46%. The census did not record any individuals bearing the surname Reagh who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.67% | 91.09% | -1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 3.88% | 5.45% | 40.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |