Explore the Family Name Reuther
The meaning of Reuther
German: variant of Reuter. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Otto, Arno, Erwin, Hermann, Willi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reuther in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Reuther saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Reuther was ranked 17,475th most common surname, with 1,487 individuals carrying this last name. However, in 2010, it was ranked slightly lower at 18,715th, with 1,468 individuals bearing the name. This represented a modest drop in both rank and count by 7.1% and 1.28% respectively. Moreover, the proportion of people named Reuther per 100,000 also decreased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,475 | #18,715 | -7.1% |
| Count | 1,487 | 1,468 | -1.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.5 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reuther
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The highest percentage of individuals with the surname Reuther identified as White, though this majority marginally decreased from 97.92% to 95.5%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander witnessed a significant increase, going up from 0.34% to 1.02%, while those identifying with two or more races nearly doubled from 0.87% to 1.70%. There was also a notable rise in those identifying as Hispanic, climbing from 0.74% to 1.43%. The percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained unchanged, with no reported individuals identifying as such in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 95.5% | -2.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 1.7% | 95.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.74% | 1.43% | 93.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 1.02% | 200% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |