Explore the Family Name Reeds
The meaning of Reeds
1. English: variant of Reed, with post-medieval excrescent -s. 2. Possibly an Americanized form of German Reetz or Rietz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reeds in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Reeds has seen a shift over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 36,093 in popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 42,163, indicating a decrease of 16.82 percent. The number of people with the last name Reeds also fell during this period from 587 to 515, which is a drop of 12.27 percent. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people declined by 22.73 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,093 | #42,163 | -16.82% |
| Count | 587 | 515 | -12.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.17 | -22.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reeds
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Reeds has also shown some shifts according to Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, none of the bearers of this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or as having two or more races, but by 2010, these categories accounted for 1.17 percent and 2.72 percent respectively. Those identifying as white increased from 68.99 percent in 2000 to 71.65 percent in 2010. However, the proportions identifying as Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased. Hispanics went from 2.90 percent to 1.94 percent, Blacks from 24.36 percent to 21.36 percent, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives from 1.70 percent to 1.17 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.99% | 71.65% | 3.86% |
| Black | 24.36% | 21.36% | -12.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.72% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 1.94% | -33.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.7% | 1.17% | -31.18% |