Explore the Family Name Reep
The meaning of Reep
1. Dutch: occupational name for a ropemaker (see Roper). See also Reeb. 2. English: nickname from Middle English rip(p)e, rep(e) ‘reap, the action of reaping or harvesting’ (Old English rīp), perhaps used for a reaper; compare rip(e)man ‘harvester’. See Ripper. 3. English: nickname from Middle English rip(pe) ‘basket’ (Old Norse hrip), perhaps for one who made or sold baskets, or carried wares around in a basket. Compare Ripper.
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How common is the last name Reep in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Reep has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Reep was ranked 9,125th in popularity with a count of 3,288 individuals in the U.S carrying this last name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 8,529th with an increase of 6.53 percent. The count also rose by 17.34 percent over the decade, indicating that 3,858 individuals carried the surname Reep in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people increased by 7.38 percent from 1.22 to 1.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,125 | #8,529 | 6.53% |
| Count | 3,288 | 3,858 | 17.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.22 | 1.31 | 7.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reep
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a diverse representation among those carrying the Reep surname. While the majority identified as White (86.42 percent), there was a slight decrease in this group by -1.78 percent from 2000 to 2010. Those identifying as Black remained relatively steady at 8.19 percent. However, there were notable increases among other ethnic identities. People identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 10.20 percent, those reporting two or more races grew by 40.13 percent, and those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial rise of 51.56 percent. Additionally, individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased by 41.82 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.99% | 86.42% | -1.78% |
| Black | 8.18% | 8.19% | 0.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 2.13% | 40.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 1.94% | 51.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.55% | 0.78% | 41.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.54% | 10.2% |