Explore the Family Name Reekie
The meaning of Reekie
Scottish (Fife): from Older Scots Ricky, a pet form of Rickard, with lowering and lengthening of /i/ to /e:/ in the open syllable to give Reky and Reekie. Compare Reek. Some characteristic forenames: Scottish Athol, Iain.
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How common is the last name Reekie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Reekie has seen a minor decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 64,385 and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 68,345 – a change of about -6.15%. The actual count of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable over the decade, decreasing only slightly from 289 to 288.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #68,345 | -6.15% |
| Count | 289 | 288 | -0.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reekie
The ethnic identity of those bearing the Reekie surname also evolved during this ten-year span, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identify as White, although this percentage did reduce slightly from 93.43% in 2000 to 89.58% in 2010. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander or Black communities in either year. Nonetheless, there were new appearances of Hispanic identified (3.47%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native identified (2.78%) individuals in 2010 that were not present in the 2000 data. Additionally, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races increased by 13% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.43% | 89.58% | -4.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.47% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.77% | 3.13% | 13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |