Explore the Family Name Reusch
The meaning of Reusch
German: habitational name from any of the places in Bavaria called Reusch or Reisch.
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How common is the last name Reusch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Reusch in the United States has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,221st in terms of popularity and had 1,025 bearers. By 2010, its rank dropped to 24,934th place and the number of people with this surname decreased to 997. This amounts to a proportional reduction from 0.38 per 100,000 people in 2000 to 0.34 per 100,000 in 2010, representing a 10.53% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,221 | #24,934 | -7.38% |
| Count | 1,025 | 997 | -2.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.34 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reusch
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Reusch also experienced changes during the same period, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals carrying the Reusch surname identify as White, making up 96.29% of the bearers in 2010, down slightly from 97.66% in 2000. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.49% to 0.70%. A substantial growth was observed among those identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 0.88% to 1.91%. The percentage of bearers identifying with two or more ethnicities also rose from 0.59% to 1.10%. However, there were no reported bearers of the surname Reusch who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.66% | 96.29% | -1.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 1.91% | 117.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 1.1% | 86.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.7% | 42.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |