Explore the Family Name Reth
The meaning of Reth
North German: from a dialect variant of Ried.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reth in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Reth" has seen noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 46,614 in popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to a rank of 44,193, representing an increase of 5.19%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased during this period, from an estimated count of 430 in 2000 to 487 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 13.26%. Similarly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population also saw a slight uptick from 0.16 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,614 | #44,193 | 5.19% |
| Count | 430 | 487 | 13.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reth
In terms of ethnic identity, the distribution for the surname Reth has shifted slightly over time as documented in the Decennial U.S. Census. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a marked increase in the percentage of people of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity carrying this surname, from 31.86% to 37.99%. The representation of those identifying with two or more races also rose from 2.56% to 3.08%. Conversely, the proportion of white individuals with this surname decreased from 61.63% to 55.44%, and the percentage of Hispanic individuals dropped from 3.02% to 2.05%. There were no recorded changes for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.63% | 55.44% | -10.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 31.86% | 37.99% | 19.24% |
| Two or More Races | 2.56% | 3.08% | 20.31% |
| Hispanic | 3.02% | 2.05% | -32.12% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |