Explore the Family Name Rease
The meaning of Rease
Welsh: variant of Reese.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rease in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rease has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,690th most common surname, which improved to 33,410th by 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 0.83%. The number of people bearing the surname also increased during this period from 638 to 683, indicating a growth of 7.05%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased from 0.24 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,690 | #33,410 | 0.83% |
| Count | 638 | 683 | 7.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rease
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rease. Between 2000 and 2010, there has been a significant increase in individuals identifying as two or more races, rising from 2.04% to 3.22%, a change of 57.84%. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as Black, accounting for 60.97% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 61.49% by 2010. Notably, the percentage of people identifying as White showed a small decrease, from 33.70% to 32.80%. The proportion of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were both recorded as 0.94% in 2000, but this data was suppressed in the 2010 census for privacy reasons. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a minor increase from 1.41% to 1.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 60.97% | 61.49% | 0.85% |
| White | 33.7% | 32.8% | -2.67% |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 3.22% | 57.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 1.46% | 3.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.94% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.94% | 0% | 0% |