Explore the Family Name Recla
The meaning of Recla
Italian: nickname from recla, a dialect term of Val di Non (Non Valley) meaning ‘ear’; see Orecchio. In Italy the name occurs chiefly in Trentino-Alto Adige, near the border with Austria.
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How common is the last name Recla in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Recla has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 63,450 in 2000 to 65,593 in 2010, indicating that the name became less common over this period. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the name increased slightly, from 294 in 2000 to 302 in 2010. This represents a growth rate of 2.72%. Additionally, the proportion per 100k fell by 9.09%, reflecting a general decrease in prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #65,593 | -3.38% |
| Count | 294 | 302 | 2.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Recla
The Census data also reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Recla between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 88.44% of those with the surname identified as White, and this increased to 91.39% in 2010, indicating an increase of 3.34%. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 7.14% to 6.29% during the same period. The proportion identifying as Hispanic also saw a decline from 2.38% to 1.66%. Data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained at 0% for both years, while those identifying with two or more races, which was 2.04% in 2000, was suppressed for privacy in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.44% | 91.39% | 3.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.14% | 6.29% | -11.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 1.66% | -30.25% |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |