Explore the Family Name Resor
The meaning of Resor
Probably an altered form of German Rasor or Reser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Resor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Resor had a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In terms of ranking, the surname dropped from the 39,111th spot in 2000 to the 40,494th position in 2010, representing a decline of 3.54%. However, the actual count of individuals carrying the surname increased slightly by 1.89% over the same period, from 530 to 540. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 also saw a decrease of 10%, moving from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,111 | #40,494 | -3.54% |
| Count | 530 | 540 | 1.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Resor
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts for those bearing the surname Resor. The percentage of white individuals decreased by 3.37%, going from 97.55% in 2000 to 94.26% in 2010. Concurrently, there was a minor increase in the Hispanic category, moving from 0% in 2000 to 1.3% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races showed up in 2010 at 2.41%, whereas it was 0% in 2000. The count of Black individuals went down by 17.7% from 1.13% in 2000 to 0.93% in 2010. There were no changes in the percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 94.26% | -3.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.41% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Black | 1.13% | 0.93% | -17.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |