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

Reasor, 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 Reasor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reasor in America

Reasor is the 17668th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reasor surname appeared 1,589 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 Reasor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reasor 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 Reasor

The surname REASOR is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Old English words "raes" or "raece," meaning "swift" or "quick," and "ora," meaning "edge" or "border." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a swift-moving stream or river.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Raesora," referring to a landowner in the county of Oxfordshire. This entry provides evidence that the name was in use during the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Rasur," "Rasor," and "Resor," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common during that time. One notable individual bearing this name was John Reasor, a merchant from the city of York, who is mentioned in records from 1278.

As the name spread across England, it also became associated with certain place names. For example, in the 16th century, there are records of the Reasor family residing in the village of Reasor's Green, located in the county of Cheshire. This village likely took its name from an early settler with the surname.

During the 17th century, the spelling "Reasor" became more prevalent, and several notable individuals bore this surname. One example is William Reasor (1620-1692), a prominent landowner and magistrate in the county of Gloucestershire. Another is Elizabeth Reasor (1645-1718), a notable writer and poet from London.

In the 18th century, the name continued to be associated with various professions and locations across England. John Reasor (1735-1812) was a successful merchant from Bristol, while Thomas Reasor (1760-1839) was a respected lawyer and judge in the city of York.

Throughout the 19th century, several individuals with the surname REASOR achieved notable accomplishments. These include Robert Reasor (1810-1892), a renowned architect who designed several significant buildings in London, and Mary Reasor (1825-1901), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights.

While the surname REASOR originated in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration during the 19th and 20th centuries. However, its roots and historical significance remain deeply tied to its English heritage and the various individuals who have borne this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reasor

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

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

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