Explore the Family Name Reasons
The meaning of Reasons
English (Somerset): variant of Reason, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reasons in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Reasons saw a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,900th most popular surname, but by 2010, it fell slightly to the 33,645th position, marking a decrease of 2.26%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 657 in 2000 to 677 in 2010, indicating a modest growth of 3.04%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there is a 4.17% decline in the prevalence of the surname Reasons from 0.24 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,900 | #33,645 | -2.26% |
| Count | 657 | 677 | 3.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reasons
When discussing ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Reasons identify as White, with a representation of 94.98% in 2000, which slightly decreased to 93.21% by 2010. There was no record of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black individuals with this surname in 2000, however, by 2010, Black representation emerged at 1.48%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category remained at zero. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities experienced a small boost from 1.67% to 1.77%. The Hispanic representation saw the most significant increase over the decade, jumping from 1.37% to 2.81%, showing over a 100% increase. Conversely, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native disappeared from the dataset entirely by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.98% | 93.21% | -1.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2.81% | 105.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 1.77% | 5.99% |
| Black | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.37% | 0% | 0% |