Explore the Family Name Reavey
The meaning of Reavey
1. Irish (Antrim) and Scottish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Riabhaigh ‘son (or descendant) of Riabhach’, a byname meaning ‘brindled’, ‘grizzled’. Compare McGreevy, Creevy, and Rea. 2. Possibly an altered form of German Riewe.
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How common is the last name Reavey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Reavey has seen a decline in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it ranked 67,113th and by 2010, it had slipped to 74,608th, indicating an 11.17% decrease in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 275 in 2000 to 259 in 2010, marking a 5.82% drop. The proportion per 100k people likewise experienced a downturn from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, reflecting a 10% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #74,608 | -11.17% |
| Count | 275 | 259 | -5.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reavey
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Reavey identify as White. In 2000, 97.09% of Reaveys identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.53% in 2010. There was no significant change recorded over the decade for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The data for these ethnic identities remained at 0%, meaning no one with the surname Reavey identified within these groups during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.09% | 96.53% | -0.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |