Explore the Family Name Resa
The meaning of Resa
Spanish: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Resa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Resa experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked as the 56,246th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it dropped to the 63,524th position, marking a decrease of approximately 12.94%. Similarly, the number of individuals bearing this name also decreased from 340 in 2000 to 314 in 2010, representing a reduction of 7.65%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Resa surname per 100,000 residents fell by 15.38% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #63,524 | -12.94% |
| Count | 340 | 314 | -7.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Resa
The ethnic identity associated with the Resa surname shows some changes during the same timeframe, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The proportion of bearers of the surname identifying as White declined by 8.03%, going from 33.24% in 2000 to 30.57% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, growing from 64.71% in 2000 to 66.88% in 2010, indicating a rise of 3.35%. There were no identified bearers of the Resa surname within the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.71% | 66.88% | 3.35% |
| White | 33.24% | 30.57% | -8.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |