Explore the Family Name Reaney
The meaning of Reaney
Scottish, Irish, and English (Yorkshire): variant of Rainey.
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How common is the last name Reaney in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Reaney declined between 2000 and 2010. The rank dropped from 42,217 in 2000 to 54,055 in 2010, representing a change of -28.04%. During the same period, the count of individuals with the Reaney surname decreased from 484 to 382, indicating a decrease of -21.07%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a decline from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, showing a change of -27.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,217 | #54,055 | -28.04% |
| Count | 484 | 382 | -21.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.13 | -27.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reaney
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Reaney surname identify as White, increasing slightly from 94.63% in 2000 to 95.55% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising by 77.67% from 1.03% in 2000 to 1.83% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races were present in 2000 at 2.27%, but this category was not represented in 2010 data. No Reaneys identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.63% | 95.55% | 0.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 1.83% | 77.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.27% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |