Explore the Family Name Rhead
The meaning of Rhead
English (Staffordshire): variant of Read.
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How common is the last name Rhead in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rhead's popularity has fluctuated slightly over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 56,120th most popular surname, with 341 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 57,372, representing a decrease of 2.23%, even though the count of people bearing the surname actually increased by 4.11% to 355. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population declined by 7.69% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #57,372 | -2.23% |
| Count | 341 | 355 | 4.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rhead
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Rhead identified as White. In 2000, 97.65% of Rheads were White, slipping slightly to 95.77% in 2010. There were no reported instances of Rheads identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, having two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, a new ethnicity emerged in 2010, with 2.25% of Rheads identifying as Hispanic for the first time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 95.77% | -1.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |