Explore the Family Name Reels
The meaning of Reels
Irish: variant of Reel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reels in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Reels has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Reels was ranked 38,942nd and by 2010, its ranking had dropped to 45,569th, a decline of approximately 17%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, from 533 to 469, marking a reduction of about 12%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 20%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,942 | #45,569 | -17.02% |
| Count | 533 | 469 | -12.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.16 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reels
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reflects some shifts among those carrying the Reels surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the largest group identified as Black (47.09%), followed by White (31.89%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (11.82%). By 2010, there were slight changes. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased slightly to 48.61%, while the percentage of those identifying as White and American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to 29.42% and 9.81% respectively. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals with the surname Reels identifying as Hispanic rose from zero in 2000 to 3.41% in 2010. There were no reported Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname in either census year. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races increased by 13.65%, from 7.69% in 2000 to 8.74% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 47.09% | 48.61% | 3.23% |
| White | 31.89% | 29.42% | -7.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 11.82% | 9.81% | -17.01% |
| Two or More Races | 7.69% | 8.74% | 13.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |