Explore the Family Name Reesman
The meaning of Reesman
Probably an altered form of German Reesemann, a variant of Reese 3, or Riesemann, a variant of Ries.
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How common is the last name Reesman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Reesman has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, Reesman ranked 31,884 and had a count of 684, with a proportion per 100k of 0.25. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 35,866 and the count decreased to 626, which resulted in a lower proportion per 100k of just 0.21. This represents a change of -12.49 in rank, -8.48 in count, and -16.0 in proportion per 100k.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,884 | #35,866 | -12.49% |
| Count | 684 | 626 | -8.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reesman
Regarding the ethnicity distribution among those bearing the surname Reesman, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identify as White, accounting for 97.08% in 2000 and 95.85% in 2010, a small decrease of 1.27%. The number of people identifying as Hispanic showed an increase from 1.17% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010, marking a rise of 77.78%. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw a decrease from 1.32% in 2000 to 0.96% in 2010. There were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent with this surname during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 95.85% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 2.08% | 77.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 0.96% | -27.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |