Explore the Family Name Reyher
The meaning of Reyher
Perhaps an altered form of German Reiher.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reyher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Reyher has slightly declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Reyher was ranked 55,124th in popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 58,182nd, marking a decrease of 5.55%. Despite the shift in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Reyher surname remained constant over the decade at 349. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 7.69%, from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,124 | #58,182 | -5.55% |
| Count | 349 | 349 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reyher
Moving to ethnicity data from the same Decennial U.S. Census, most individuals with the Reyher surname identify as White, a figure that stayed consistent at 93.7% between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic made up the second largest group, growing from 2.58% in 2000 to 3.44% in 2010, an increase of 33.33%. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races also increased, rising from 2.01% to 2.29%. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category dropped from 1.43% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.7% | 93.7% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 3.44% | 33.33% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 2.29% | 13.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.43% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |