Explore the Family Name Reau
The meaning of Reau
1. Variant of Rheault, a surname of French (or possibly Breton) origin. Compare Rau 4. 2. In some cases probably also French (Réau): variant of Réal (see Real 2), as a habitational name referring in part to Réau in Seine-et-Marne.
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How common is the last name Reau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Reau has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 67,522nd and fell to 75,069th by 2010, marking an 11.18% decline. The number of individuals with this surname also dropped from 273 in 2000 to 257 in 2010, representing a 5.86% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of people named Reau per 100,000 population decreased by 10%, from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #75,069 | -11.18% |
| Count | 273 | 257 | -5.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reau
As for ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Reau identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight shift in ethnic identity distribution over this period. The percentage of White individuals fell slightly from 94.87% in 2000 to 93% in 2010. Simultaneously, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 0% to 3.5%. Those identifying as Black saw a slight increase from 2.56% to 2.72%. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.87% | 93% | -1.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.5% | 0% |
| Black | 2.56% | 2.72% | 6.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |