Explore the Family Name Reeck
The meaning of Reeck
1. German: habitational name from Reecke, near Lübeck or Reken, Westphalia. 2. Americanized form of German Reek and in some cases possibly also of the same Dutch surname. 3. In some cases possibly also an American shortened form of Flemish Van den Reeck: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Reek or Overreke, in the Netherlands and Belgium, and possibly also from Recq in Hainault (Belgium).
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How common is the last name Reeck in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Reeck has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 53,904th in 2000, it dropped to 58,735th by 2010, representing a decrease of 8.96 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the name Reeck also decreased during this period from 359 to 345, marking a 3.9 percent decrease. The proportion of people with the surname Reeck per 100k also fell from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #58,735 | -8.96% |
| Count | 359 | 345 | -3.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reeck
The ethnicity associated with the surname Reeck, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, remained consistent from 2000 to 2010 with a minor shift. Overwhelmingly, those bearing the surname identify as white, accounting for 97.77 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.52 percent in 2010. There were no changes recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.77% | 96.52% | -1.28% |
| 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% |