Explore the Family Name Rewerts
The meaning of Rewerts
East Frisian: patronymic from a shortened form of the ancient Germanic personal name Reinwarth, composed of the elements ragin ‘counsel’ + ward ‘guard’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rewerts in the United States?
The surname Rewerts, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has slightly decreased in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Rewerts ranked 38,198 in popularity and dropped to 40,313 by 2010 - a decrease of 5.54%. The number of individuals with this surname also saw a slight dip from 545 in 2000 to 543 in 2010, representing a decline of 0.37%. The proportion of people named Rewerts per 100k people fell by 10% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,198 | #40,313 | -5.54% |
| Count | 545 | 543 | -0.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rewerts
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data show that the majority of individuals with the surname Rewerts identify as White, making up 96.33% of the count in 2000 and 95.21% in 2010. This represents a slight decrease of 1.16% over the decade. A small percentage of the Rewerts population identify as belonging to two or more races, increasing from 2.20% in 2000 to 2.95% in 2010, showing a growth of 34.09%. There's a minute increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 0% in 2000 to 0.92% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 95.21% | -1.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% | 2.95% | 34.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |