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

Rearick, 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 Rearick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rearick in America

Rearick is the 14571st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rearick surname appeared 2,044 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Rearick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rearick 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 Rearick

The surname REARICK is believed to have its origins in the German and Dutch languages, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Middle German word "reh," which means "roe deer," and the suffix "-rick," indicating a person or occupation. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who was involved in hunting or managing deer populations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the records of the city of Cologne, Germany, where a person named Hans Rearick was mentioned in a document from 1582. The name also appears in various church records and tax registers from the Rhineland region of Germany and the Netherlands during the 16th and 17th centuries.

In the late 17th century, the name began to appear in North America, likely brought over by German and Dutch immigrants seeking new opportunities. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Johann Rearick, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1685 and settled in what is now Berks County.

Notable individuals with the surname REARICK include:

1. Jacob Rearick (1758-1835), an American Revolutionary War soldier and early settler in Ohio.
2. John Rearick (1816-1887), a prominent businessman and landowner in Indiana.
3. William Rearick (1876-1942), an American educator and author who wrote several books on teaching methods.
4. Elizabeth Rearick (1897-1991), an American artist known for her landscape paintings and portraiture.
5. Peter Rearick (1926-2012), a historian and professor at the University of Texas at Austin, known for his work on French history and culture.

While the name REARICK is not as common as some other surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and continents. Its origins can be traced back to the Germanic languages of Europe, and it has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout the years.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rearick

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

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

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