Explore the Family Name Reeb
The meaning of Reeb
Dutch and German: from an ancient Germanic pet name, Ripo, Ribo, derived from a compound name formed with rīc ‘power’ + berht ‘bright’. Some characteristic forenames: German Achim, Aloys, Hanni, Rudie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reeb in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Reeb has seen a slight dip in popularity in the country from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it had a rank of 17,556 with 1,478 individuals bearing the name, equating to a proportion of 0.55 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname's rank had dropped to 18,984 and the count declined slightly to 1,436, thereby reducing the proportion to 0.49 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,556 | #18,984 | -8.13% |
| Count | 1,478 | 1,436 | -2.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.49 | -10.91% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reeb
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Reeb. Majority of the holders of this surname identified as White, accounting for 96.48% in 2000 and while still dominant, this percentage slightly decreased to 94.22% by 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races from 0.41% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also increased from 0.95% to 2.09%. Conversely, those identifying as Black decreased from 1.22% to 0.97%, and both Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories saw their percentages fall to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 94.22% | -2.34% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 2.09% | 120% |
| Two or More Races | 0.41% | 1.81% | 341.46% |
| Black | 1.22% | 0.97% | -20.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0% | 0% |