Explore the Family Name Reano

The meaning of Reano

1. Spanish (Reaño): probably an altered form of Riaño (see Riano). Alternatively, perhaps a nickname from reaño, a vernacular form of redaño, in the plural meaning ‘spirit, energy, strength’. This surname is most common in Peru and the Philippines. In the US, it is common among Native Americans (Santo Domingo Pueblos). 2. Italian: habitational name from Reano, a place in Torino province.

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How common is the last name Reano in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Reano has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 49,057th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to 40,016th place, representing an 18.43% change. The number of people with this surname also increased during this period, from 403 in 2000 to 548 in 2010, which is nearly a 36% jump. The proportion of individuals named Reano per 100,000 people also grew by approximately 26.67%.

20002010Change
Rank#49,057#40,01618.43%
Count40354835.98%
Proportion per 100k0.150.1926.67%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reano

The ethnic identity associated with the surname Reano saw some changes between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the highest percentage of Reanos were of White ethnicity (32.51%), closely followed by American Indian and Alaskan Native (28.04%) and Hispanic (26.55%). However, by 2010, the highest proportion of Reanos were of Hispanic ethnicity (34.31%), with the American Indian and Alaskan Native group seeing a slight increase to 28.83%. The percentage of those identified as White dropped to 24.64%. The proportions of Reanos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly from 12.16% to 10.58%, while there was a new appearance of individuals identifying as two or more races at 1.64%. There were no reported Black individuals with the surname Reano in either census year.

20002010Change
Hispanic26.55%34.31%29.23%
American Indian and Alaskan Native28.04%28.83%2.82%
White32.51%24.64%-24.21%
Asian/Pacific Islander12.16%10.58%-12.99%
Two or More Races0%1.64%0%
Black0%0%0%