Explore the Family Name Reames
The meaning of Reames
English: variant of Reams.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reames in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Reames saw a slight dip in its rank from 10,689 in 2000 to 10,987 in 2010, representing a decrease of -2.79%. However, the count of individuals with the Reames surname increased by 5.5% during the same period, going from 2,743 in 2000 to 2,894 in 2010. This indicates that while the surname may have dropped slightly in rank, its overall prevalence has actually grown.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,689 | #10,987 | -2.79% |
| Count | 2,743 | 2,894 | 5.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.02 | 0.98 | -3.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reames
On the matter of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts within the Reames demographic between 2000 and 2010. The largest change was noted among those identifying as Hispanic, which saw a significant increase of 173.63%. Similarly, Asian/Pacific Islander representation also experienced growth, rising by 89.66%. Those identifying as two or more races saw a modest increase of 10.69%, and Black representation rose slightly by 2.95%. On the other hand, the proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased by -2.34%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease of -10.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.12% | 88.01% | -2.34% |
| Black | 6.78% | 6.98% | 2.95% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 2.49% | 173.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.45% | 10.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0.55% | 89.66% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.58% | 0.52% | -10.34% |