Explore the Family Name Reas
The meaning of Reas
Altered form of German Ries, Riess.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Reas" has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked as the 45,829th most popular in the United States and by 2010 it had dropped to the 47,614th position, marking a change of -3.89%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 439 in 2000 to 445 in 2010, showing a growth of 1.37%. The proportion of people with the surname "Reas" per 100,000 people also saw a minor decrease, moving from 0.16 to 0.15, a change of -6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,829 | #47,614 | -3.89% |
| Count | 439 | 445 | 1.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reas
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname "Reas", the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes over the decade. The percentage of Reas who identify as White decreased from 90.89% in 2000 to 86.29% in 2010. There was a significant increase in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, going from 2.28% to 5.39%. Similarly, there was a considerable increase in those who identify as Hispanic, rising from 2.28% to 4.04%. The data for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed (S) for privacy reasons. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races slightly increased from 3.19% to 3.37%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.89% | 86.29% | -5.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.28% | 5.39% | 136.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 4.04% | 77.19% |
| Two or More Races | 3.19% | 3.37% | 5.64% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |