Explore the Family Name Reckers
The meaning of Reckers
North German, East Frisian, and Dutch: either a patronymic from Recker or a Rhenish variant of the same name, with excrescent -s. This surname is very rare in East Frisia.
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How common is the last name Reckers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Reckers" decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Reckers ranked 50,178 in popularity among all surnames in the United States, while it dropped to 59,470 by 2010 - a significant shift of 18.52 percent. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 392 to 340 during the same period, a decrease of 13.27 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 U.S. residents also fell by 20.0 percent, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,178 | #59,470 | -18.52% |
| Count | 392 | 340 | -13.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reckers
The ethnicity of individuals with the surname "Reckers" according to the Decennial U.S. Census data showed some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, approximately 95.66 percent identified as White, which slightly declined to 93.82 percent by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly, from 1.53 percent in 2000 to 3.82 percent in 2010, showing a notable surge of 149.67 percent. The data reveals a small fraction of Reckers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, an ethnic identity that was not present in 2000. There was also a group that identified themselves as belonging to two or more races in 2000; however, this category seems to have disappeared by 2010. No individuals with the surname Reckers identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 93.82% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 3.82% | 149.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |