Explore the Family Name Reeher
The meaning of Reeher
Altered form of German Reeger or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reeher in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Reeher has experienced a decrease in the United States over the last decade. In 2000, Reeher was ranked at 53,904 in terms of popularity and this fell to 64,200 by 2010, marking a drop of 19.1%. The actual count of individuals with the Reeher surname also declined from 359 in 2000 to 310 in 2010. This represents a shrinkage of 13.65% over the ten-year period. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly reduced by 15.38%, going from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #64,200 | -19.1% |
| Count | 359 | 310 | -13.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reeher
Considering the ethnic identity associated with the Reeher surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, 99.44% of those with the Reeher surname identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly to 94.84% by 2010. Over the same period, there was a slight increase in the number of people with the Reeher surname identifying as belonging to two or more races, which rose from 0% in 2000 to 4.19% in 2010. There was no change observed in the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.44% | 94.84% | -4.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |