Explore the Family Name Reller
The meaning of Reller
Swiss German: occupational name for a miller, from the dialect term relle ‘grist mill’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reller in the United States?
The surname Reller, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 29,359 in popularity but fell to 31,554 by 2010, showing a decline of 7.48 percent. The count of people with the surname also dropped from 759 in 2000 to 733 in 2010, a decrease of 3.43 percent. This resulted in a lower proportion per 100,000 people from 0.28 to 0.25, marking a 10.71 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,359 | #31,554 | -7.48% |
| Count | 759 | 733 | -3.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reller
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Reller, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a predominantly White representation at 96.57 percent in 2000 which slightly reduced to 96.04 percent in 2010. The representation of the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnicity decreased from 0.66 percent in 2000 to none in 2010. However, those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase from 0.92 percent in 2000 to a notable 2.46 percent in 2010, indicating a 167.39 percent change. There was no Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native representation reported in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.57% | 96.04% | -0.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 2.46% | 167.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.66% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |