Explore the Family Name Reise
The meaning of Reise
1. German (Westphalia): topographic name from Middle Low German rīs, rēs ‘swamp’. 2. German: nickname for a well-traveled person, from Middle High German reis(e) ‘journey’. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Reise ‘journey’, one of surnames assigned at random by Austrian clerks.
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How common is the last name Reise in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Reise has seen a slight decrease in the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 46,678 and dropped to 50,362 in 2010, which is a change of -7.89%. Similarly, the count of people bearing this name fell from 429 in 2000 to 415 in 2010, marking a decline of -3.26%. The proportion per 100k also dropped by -12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,678 | #50,362 | -7.89% |
| Count | 429 | 415 | -3.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reise
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that a significant majority of people with the surname Reise identify as White, although there has been a small decrease from 91.84% in 2000 to 87.95% in 2010. Those identifying as Black have increased from 5.13% to 6.51%, and those claiming two or more races have seen an increase from 1.17% to 2.65%. Surprisingly, the Hispanic representation has emerged from 0% in 2000 to 2.41% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.84% | 87.95% | -4.24% |
| Black | 5.13% | 6.51% | 26.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 2.65% | 126.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |