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

Reaman, 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 Reaman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reaman in America

Reaman is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reaman surname appeared 170 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 Reaman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reaman 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 Reaman

The surname Reaman is believed to have originated in Germany, where it first appeared in the 14th century. It is derived from the Old German word "reim," meaning "border" or "edge." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a border or on the edge of a town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Reaman can be found in the records of the town of Nürnberg, where a Johann Reaman is mentioned in a document dated 1387. Another early reference is found in the records of the city of Hamburg, where a Hilde Reaman is listed as a taxpayer in 1402.

The name Reaman may also have been associated with certain occupations or trades. Some historical records suggest that the name could have been given to those who worked as surveyors or boundary markers, responsible for delineating the borders of properties or settlements.

In the 16th century, the name Reaman appears in the records of the city of Bremen, where a Hans Reaman is listed as a merchant in 1521. Around the same time, a Peter Reaman is recorded as a landowner in the nearby town of Oldenburg in 1528.

One notable figure in history with the surname Reaman was Johann Reaman, a German writer and scholar who lived from 1576 to 1648. He is best known for his work on the history and culture of the German regions, particularly his book "Germaniae Antiquitates" (Antiquities of Germany), published in 1612.

Another individual of note was Christoph Reaman, a German artist who lived from 1598 to 1666. He was a painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits. Some of his paintings can still be found in churches and museums in Germany.

In the 18th century, a Hans Reaman was a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Hamburg, where he established a successful business importing goods from the Netherlands and other parts of Europe.

While the name Reaman is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich history dating back several centuries, with its origins rooted in the German language and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reaman

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

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 Reaman 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 Reaman 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 Reaman was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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