Explore the Family Name Reukauf
The meaning of Reukauf
German: nickname from Middle High German riuwe kouf ‘compensation paid for backing out of a contract’ (literally ‘regret purchase’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reukauf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Reukauf saw a minor dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked as the 82,019th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 87,335th spot, representing a 6.48% decrease in rank. The total count of people with this last name also decreased slightly, going from 214 in 2000 to 213 in 2010, marking a 0.47% decline. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by a more noticeable 12.5%, moving from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,019 | #87,335 | -6.48% |
| Count | 214 | 213 | -0.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reukauf
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Reukauf saw little change between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The vast majority of individuals with the surname Reukauf identified as White, making up 99.07% of the group in 2000 and 98.12% in 2010. This represents a slight decrease of 0.96% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.07% | 98.12% | -0.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |