Explore the Family Name Reasoner
The meaning of Reasoner
1. Americanized form of an unidentified, presumably French surname, possibly Raisonnier, a derivative of Raison. However, the surname is documented in the form Rezner, which may also point to German origin (see below). 2. Possibly an Americanized form of German Riesener (see Reasner).
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How common is the last name Reasoner in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Reasoner slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Reasoner was ranked 14,176th in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had slipped to 14,537th — a decline of 2.55%. However, the number of individuals bearing the surname increased from 1,944 to 2,050 during this period, marking a growth rate of 5.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,176 | #14,537 | -2.55% |
| Count | 1,944 | 2,050 | 5.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.69 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reasoner
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Reasoner also saw some notable shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest proportion of people identified as White, albeit with a marginal decrease from 93.72% in 2000 to 93.56% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.23% in 2000 to 2.34% in 2010 — a jump of 90.24%. On the other hand, those identifying as Black or of two or more races saw a decrease. The proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders remained relatively steady, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a minor decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.72% | 93.56% | -0.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 2.34% | 90.24% |
| Two or More Races | 2.62% | 2% | -23.66% |
| Black | 1.59% | 1.27% | -20.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.44% | 7.32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.39% | -4.88% |