2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Reaugh
A variant spelling of the Irish surname Reagh, derived from a place name meaning "grey" or "swarthy."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Reaugh. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Reaugh surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Reaugh in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Reaugh, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Reaugh
The surname REAUGH is believed to have originated in England, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is thought to be a variant spelling of the Old English word "reohhe," meaning "rough" or "rugged." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone with a hardy or robust appearance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the late 12th century, where it appears as "Reuhg." This historical record provides evidence that the surname was already in use during the latter part of the 12th century in the northern regions of England.
The Reaugh name has been linked to various place names throughout England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire. For example, the village of Reighton in North Yorkshire is believed to be derived from the Old English words "reohhe" and "tun," meaning "rough town" or "rough settlement." This connection suggests that the surname may have originated from a specific geographic location.
In the 14th century, the name appeared in the Hertford County Records as "Reuhe," indicating its presence in the southeastern regions of England during that time period. Additionally, the earliest known record of the spelling "Reaugh" can be traced back to the Lancashire Parish Registers from the late 16th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Reaugh. One such figure was Sir John Reaugh (1562-1628), a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Yorkshire. Another was William Reaugh (1701-1779), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from Lancashire, who made significant contributions to the development of his local community.
Other notable Reaughs include Thomas Reaugh (1822-1902), a renowned English architect and civil engineer who designed several notable buildings and structures in Yorkshire and Lancashire, and Emily Reaugh (1856-1938), a renowned author and poet from Derbyshire, known for her poignant works exploring themes of nature and rural life.
The surname Reaugh has also been recorded in various spellings over the centuries, such as Reaugh, Reugh, Rew, and Rougue, reflecting the regional variations and linguistic evolutions that have shaped its spelling and pronunciation.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Reaugh
Among Census respondents with the surname Reaugh, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Reaugh bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Reaugh surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.3% · 113
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Reaugh
Reaugh appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+12 bearers (+11.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,477 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+11.7%) | Up 11,477 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Reaugh surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #157,234 | #145,757 | 7.3% |
| Count | 103 | 115 | 11.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 28.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Reaugh bearers went from 103 to 115 (+11.7% change). The surname moved up 11,477 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #145,757.
FAQ
Reaugh surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Reaugh?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Reaugh. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Reaugh?
Reaugh ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Reaugh. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Reaugh.
Has Reaugh become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Reaugh went from 103 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 12 (+11.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Reaugh?
Among Census respondents with the surname Reaugh, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Reaugh in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.3% (113 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Reaugh appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.3%), Two or More Races (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Reaugh (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Reaugh mean?
A variant spelling of the Irish surname Reagh, derived from a place name meaning "grey" or "swarthy." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Reaugh (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Reaugh?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.