Explore the Family Name Reuss
The meaning of Reuss
German: 1. occupational name for a cobbler, Middle High German (alt)riusse. 2. ethnic name from Middle High German riusse ‘Russian’; in some cases, a nickname for someone who had been in Russia or had connections there. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Detlef, Gerd, Willi.
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How common is the last name Reuss in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Reuss has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Reuss was ranked the 17,859th most common surname in the United States, with a total count of 1,445 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 20,309, with a count of 1,309; this demonstrates a decline of 13.72% in rank and 9.41% in count. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Reuss per 100,000 decreased by 18.52%, moving from 0.54 in 2000 to 0.44 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,859 | #20,309 | -13.72% |
| Count | 1,445 | 1,309 | -9.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.44 | -18.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reuss
Considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Reuss, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts over the decade. In 2000, 96.4% of those with the Reuss surname identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 96.18% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.76% to 0.84%. Those reporting two or more races also saw a substantial increase, rising from 0.42% to 0.84%. The percentage of Hispanic individuals with the surname Reuss fell from 1.87% to 1.38%. No black individuals or American Indian and Alaskan Natives were reported to have the surname Reuss in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 96.18% | -0.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 1.38% | -26.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0.84% | 10.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0.42% | 0.84% | 100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |