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

Reaume, 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 Reaume surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reaume in America

Reaume is the 22573rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reaume surname appeared 1,138 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 Reaume.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reaume 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 Reaume

The surname Reaume is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "réaume" or "royaume", meaning "kingdom" or "realm". This name likely originated in the northern regions of France during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Reaume surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and resources in England compiled by order of William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Roger Reaume in the county of Oxfordshire.

During the 12th and 13th centuries, the name Reaume appeared in various historical records and manuscripts across northern France and parts of England. It was often associated with individuals of noble or prestigious status, suggesting that the name may have been derived from a place name or location within a lord's domain or "realm".

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Jean Reaume (1290-1352) was a prominent French architect and master mason who contributed to the construction of several gothic cathedrals and churches in France, including the renowned Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Another significant person bearing the Reaume surname was Pierre Reaume (1510-1578), a French explorer and cartographer who accompanied Jacques Cartier on his voyages to North America in the 16th century. Reaume's detailed maps and accounts of the St. Lawrence River region were instrumental in the early exploration and settlement of Canada.

In the 17th century, a French military officer named Louis Reaume (1632-1704) served in the armies of King Louis XIV and played a crucial role in the defense of the French colonies in the Caribbean during the War of the Grand Alliance against England and Spain.

The name Reaume also appeared in various spellings, such as Rêaume, Reaumes, and Realme, reflecting local dialects and regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions over time.

As the Reaume surname spread across Europe and eventually to the Americas, it continued to be associated with notable individuals in various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts, further contributing to its historical significance and enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reaume

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

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

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