Explore the Family Name Reen
The meaning of Reen
Irish (Cork and Kerry): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Rinn ‘descendant of Rinn’ (see Ring). Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan.
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How common is the last name Reen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Reen" has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 43,708 in terms of popularity but dropped to 47,006 by 2010, representing a decrease of about 7.55%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 465 in 2000 to 452 in 2010, a drop of roughly 2.8%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also dipped from 0.17 to 0.15 during this period, which is a decrease of approximately 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #47,006 | -7.55% |
| Count | 465 | 452 | -2.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reen
In relation to ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some notable shifts from 2000 to 2010 among those with the Reen surname. Most notably, the percentage of people who identified as either Asian/Pacific Islander or Black increased significantly. The Asian/Pacific Islander category rose from 3.44% to 4.87%, an increase of 41.57%. Similarly, those identifying as Black increased from 5.16% to 7.52%, marking an increase of 45.74%. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 90.32% to 84.29%, a change of -6.68%. Additionally, while no Reens identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010, 1.77% identified as Hispanic. Meanwhile, the category of people identifying as two or more races dropped to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.32% | 84.29% | -6.68% |
| Black | 5.16% | 7.52% | 45.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.44% | 4.87% | 41.57% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |