Explore the Family Name Reo
The meaning of Reo
Italian: 1. nickname from reo ‘culprit, offender’. 2. from the personal name Reo, a variant of Rea 7. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Cosmo, Sal, Ugo, Umberto.
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How common is the last name Reo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Reo has seen a significant increase in popularity. In 2000, the name was ranked at 50,261 and by 2010 it had risen to 36,525 — a change of 27.33%. The number of individuals with this surname also saw considerable growth from 391 to 612 between 2000 and 2010, which is a 56.52% increase. The proportion of the Reo surname per 100k people similarly rose by 50% over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #36,525 | 27.33% |
| Count | 391 | 612 | 56.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.21 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reo
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Reo, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly increased from 3.07% to 3.27%. There was no recorded change in the categories of "Two or more races" or "American Indian and Alaskan Native". The percentage of individuals with the Reo surname identifying as White decreased somewhat from 93.61% to 90.36%. A remarkable rise was noted within the Hispanic community, going up from 1.79% to 4.25%. Moreover, there were no Black individuals with this surname in 2000, but the 2010 data shows that 1.14% of individuals with the Reo surname identified as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.61% | 90.36% | -3.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 4.25% | 137.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.07% | 3.27% | 6.51% |
| Black | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |