Explore the Family Name Reusser
The meaning of Reusser
South German: 1. (in Switzerland): occupational name for a fisherman or maker of fish traps, from an agent derivative of Middle High German riuse ‘fish trap, weir basket’. 2. nickname from an agent noun based on Middle High German riusen ‘to moan or complain’. 3. occupational name for a castrator of farm animals, a derivative of reussen ‘to castrate’. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Hans.
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How common is the last name Reusser in the United States?
The surname Reusser, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a marginal dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 39,240th in terms of prevalence, and by 2010, it had slipped slightly to rank 39,419th, resulting in a minor negative change of 0.46%. However, despite this marginal slip in ranking, the actual count of people bearing the surname Reusser increased from 528 to 558, indicating a growth rate of 5.68%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased slightly by 5.0% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,240 | #39,419 | -0.46% |
| Count | 528 | 558 | 5.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reusser
Examining the ethnic identity tied with the Reusser surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of bearers identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 95.27% to 89.96%. The Hispanic population with this surname saw significant growth, increasing from 3.03% in 2000 to 6.81% in 2010, a whopping rise of 124.75%. Additionally, the decade also saw the emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity. Conversely, no individuals with the surname Reusser identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.27% | 89.96% | -5.57% |
| Hispanic | 3.03% | 6.81% | 124.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |