Explore the Family Name Reust
The meaning of Reust
Swiss German: nickname for a quick and determined person, from Middle High German rösche, rosch ‘quick, lively; courageous’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reust in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Reust showed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 44,430 in popularity but fell to 45,804 by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.09%. However, the count of individuals with the Reust surname increased marginally from 456 in 2000 to 466 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.19%. The proportion per 100,000 people, however, decreased by 5.88% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,430 | #45,804 | -3.09% |
| Count | 456 | 466 | 2.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reust
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Reust surname identify as White, showing a negligible increase from 94.96% in 2000 to 95.06% in 2010. The next largest ethnic identity group within the Reust surname was Hispanic, which experienced a significant increase from 1.97% in 2000 to 2.79% in 2010, witnessing a change of 41.62%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races both dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.96% | 95.06% | 0.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 2.79% | 41.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |