Explore the Family Name Reyer
The meaning of Reyer
German: variant of Reier ‘heron’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Reyer has seen a steady decline from 2000 to 2010. In terms of ranking, the surname dropped from the 21,866th most popular name in 2000 to 24,982nd in 2010, marking a decrease of 14.25%. The number of individuals carrying this name also decreased during this period, with a 10.2% drop from 1,108 to 995 individuals. The rate of occurrence per 100,000 people similarly fell by 17.07% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,866 | #24,982 | -14.25% |
| Count | 1,108 | 995 | -10.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.34 | -17.07% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reyer
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most bearers of the surname Reyer identify as White, although there was a 4.52% decrease from 2000 to 2010. Hispanic representation saw growth, moving up from 6.41% to 10.45%, a substantial increase of 63.03%. The proportion of individuals who identified as Black also doubled from 0.45% to 0.90%. However, there were no bearers of the surname Reyer who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races slightly decreased by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.16% | 87.04% | -4.52% |
| Hispanic | 6.41% | 10.45% | 63.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 0.9% | -16.67% |
| Black | 0.45% | 0.9% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |