Explore the Family Name Reser
The meaning of Reser
1. Americanized form of German Rieser, Raser, and Rauser. 2. German (Baden-Württemberg): unexplained. This surname is rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Reser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Reser has remained relatively stable over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 18,069th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had moved slightly to the 18,144th position, a minor decrease of 0.42%. The number of individuals carrying the surname Reser increased from 1,423 in 2000 to 1,534 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 7.8%. However, when considered as a proportion per 100k people, the prevalence of the Reser surname dipped slightly by 1.89% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,069 | #18,144 | -0.42% |
| Count | 1,423 | 1,534 | 7.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.52 | -1.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reser
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Reser surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly linked with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, 95.08% of Resers were White, decreasing by approximately 1% to 94.13% in 2010. Small percentages of Resers identify as Hispanic, Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or having two or more races. Between 2000 and 2010, the biggest increase in ethnicity representation among Resers was seen in those identifying as having two or more races (28.57%), followed by Hispanics (26.45%). There was also a slight increase (1.35%) in the proportion of Resers identifying as Black. Meanwhile, the representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native origins appeared for the first time in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.08% | 94.13% | -1% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 1.96% | 26.45% |
| Black | 1.48% | 1.5% | 1.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.17% | 28.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |