Explore the Family Name Reamey
The meaning of Reamey
Variant of Reamy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reamey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Reamey has somewhat decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 79,676th most popular in the country with 222 individuals bearing the name. A decade later in 2010, its rank dropped slightly to 85,049, while the count also saw a minimal decrease to 220. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 12.5% during this time period, indicating a slight overall decline in the use of this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #85,049 | -6.74% |
| Count | 222 | 220 | -0.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reamey
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Reamey, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some notable changes over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identified as White dropped from 79.28% to 73.64%. However, those identifying as having two or more races increased from 4.05% to 6.82%, and individuals identifying as Black also saw a small increase from 11.71% to 12.27%. The proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native holders of the Reamey surname increased by 34.57%, reaching 5.45% in 2010. There were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic ethnicity with this surname during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.28% | 73.64% | -7.11% |
| Black | 11.71% | 12.27% | 4.78% |
| Two or More Races | 4.05% | 6.82% | 68.4% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.05% | 5.45% | 34.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |