Find out how popular the last name Reak is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Reak.

Reak, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Reak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reak in America

Reak is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reak surname appeared 167 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Reak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reak to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Reak

The surname REAK has its origins in England, with records of the name dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "reac," which means "smoke" or "fume." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a smoky area or worked in an occupation that involved smoke, such as a blacksmith or a baker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name REAK can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were administrative records compiled in England during the reign of King Edward I. In these rolls, a person named Robert le Reak is mentioned as residing in the county of Oxfordshire.

The REAK surname also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327, which were tax records compiled during the reign of King Edward III. These rolls list several individuals with the surname, including John Reak from the county of Nottinghamshire and William Reak from the county of Derbyshire.

In the 16th century, the REAK surname was sometimes spelled as "Reake" or "Reyke." This variation in spelling was common during this time period due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions. One notable individual from this era was John Reake, who was born in 1540 in the village of Bampton, Oxfordshire. He was a prominent landowner and served as a justice of the peace.

Another significant figure with the REAK surname was Sir Robert Reake, who lived from 1642 to 1703. He was a renowned military commander and served as the Governor of Antigua in the West Indies. Sir Robert Reake played a crucial role in the defense of the island against French and Spanish attacks during the late 17th century.

In the 18th century, the REAK surname continued to be present in various parts of England. One individual of note was Thomas Reak, born in 1712 in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. He was a successful merchant and served as a member of the town council.

The REAK surname has also been associated with certain place names in England, such as Reakhill in Leicestershire and Reaksby in Lincolnshire. These place names may have originated from individuals bearing the REAK surname who lived in or owned land in those areas.

Overall, the surname REAK has a rich history in England, with its origins dating back to the Middle Ages. While not a particularly common surname, it has been carried by notable individuals throughout the centuries, including landowners, military commanders, and merchants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reak

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Reak.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Reak was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Reak has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Reak was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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