Explore the Family Name Reamy
The meaning of Reamy
1. Probably an altered form of French Rémy (see Remy) or of one of its altered forms. 2. English or Irish: unexplained. Compare Reamey. History: This surname is listed along with its original form Rémy in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors.
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How common is the last name Reamy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Reamy witnessed a decrease from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the name fell from 33,142 in 2000 to 36,426 in 2010, marking a change of nearly -9.91%. In terms of count, there was a decline of about -5.68%, with the number of individuals carrying the Reamy surname slipping from 651 in 2000 to 614 in 2010. This resulted in the proportion per 100,000 people dropping by -12.5% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,142 | #36,426 | -9.91% |
| Count | 651 | 614 | -5.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reamy
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Reamy, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, an ethnicity that saw a slight increase of 0.57%, from 92.47% in 2000 to 93.00% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic made up a smaller portion, with their representation decreasing by -15.58% from 2000 to 2010. Notably, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 63.91%, albeit still representing a small percentage of the total. The remaining ethnic identities, Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, had no individuals identifying with them in either year, while the number of people claiming two or more races declined by -44.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.47% | 93% | 0.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.69% | 2.77% | 63.91% |
| Two or More Races | 2.92% | 1.63% | -44.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 1.3% | -15.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |