Explore the Family Name Reff
The meaning of Reff
German: metonymic occupational name for a carrier or peddler, from Middle High German ref(f) ‘pannier, basket’.
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How common is the last name Reff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Reff experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Reff ranked 32,302 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 34,465, marking a 6.7% drop in rank. The number of individuals bearing the surname also fell marginally from 672 in 2000 to 657 in 2010, representing a 2.23% decrease. Correspondingly, the proportion of the surname Reff per 100,000 people dropped by 12% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,302 | #34,465 | -6.7% |
| Count | 672 | 657 | -2.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reff
In regards to ethnicity distribution, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most people with the Reff surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 87.20% in 2000 to 85.54% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black remained relatively stable, showing only a minor decrease of 1.65% over the same period. Interestingly, the group identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase of 20.73%, rising from 1.64% to 1.98%. Meanwhile, nobody with the surname Reff identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, a change from the 1.64% recorded in 2000. Additionally, by 2010, 2.89% reported belonging to two or more races, whereas no such identification was made in 2000. There were no reported instances of American Indian and Alaskan Native identity among individuals with this surname during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.2% | 85.54% | -1.9% |
| Black | 7.89% | 7.76% | -1.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.89% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 1.98% | 20.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.64% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |