Explore the Family Name Reath
The meaning of Reath
Probably an altered form of Scottish Reith or German Rieth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reath in the United States?
According to the data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Reath has grown between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 56,526 while in 2010 it climbed up to 55,386, marking a growth of 2.02%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 338 in 2000 to 371 in 2010, indicating a rise of 9.76%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 remained stagnant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #55,386 | 2.02% |
| Count | 338 | 371 | 9.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reath
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Reath also saw significant shifts from 2000 to 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 82.25% of the people with this surname identified as White; however, this percentage declined to 74.66% in 2010. There was a notable increase in both the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black communities who bear the surname – from 2.66% to 4.31%, and 11.24% to 18.06%, respectively. The Hispanic community also emerged with this surname, increasing to 1.89% in 2010 from no reported presence in 2000. Conversely, there was a decrease in those identifying as Two or more races, dropping to 0% in 2010. There was no change for the American Indian and Alaskan Native community, remaining at 0% throughout this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.25% | 74.66% | -9.23% |
| Black | 11.24% | 18.06% | 60.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.66% | 4.31% | 62.03% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.25% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |