Explore the Family Name Rew
The meaning of Rew
1. English (Devon): variant of Rue. 2. Americanized form of German Ruh.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rew in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Rew' has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 18,045 in terms of frequency but had dropped to 21,736 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 20.45 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals with the last name 'Rew' fell from 1,425 in 2000 to 1,197 in 2010, marking a 16.0 percent decrease. The proportion of this surname per 100k population also saw a drop of 22.64 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,045 | #21,736 | -20.45% |
| Count | 1,425 | 1,197 | -16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.41 | -22.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rew
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Rew', as per the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The group identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 33.91 percent, while those identifying with two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were not represented in the 2010 data. Conversely, those identifying as White saw a minimal increase of 0.71 percent, maintaining a majority representation at 81.70 percent in 2010. Hispanic representation increased by 7.11 percent, and the Black community saw a small rise of 2.39 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.12% | 81.7% | 0.71% |
| Black | 10.04% | 10.28% | 2.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.19% | 3.43% | -33.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 2.26% | 7.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 0% | 0% |