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

Reber, 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 Reber surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reber in America

Reber is the 6418th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reber surname appeared 5,295 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Reber.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reber 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 Reber

The surname Reber is of German origin, originating in the region of Bavaria in southern Germany. The name is derived from the German word "Reben," which means "vines" or "grapevines," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in viticulture or lived near vineyards.

The earliest recorded instance of the Reber surname dates back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various medieval records and documents from Bavaria. It is believed that the name may have been associated with certain place names in the region, such as Rebersdorf or Rebernitz, which contain the root "Reber" or variations of it.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Johann Reber (1498-1559) was a prominent Protestant reformer and theologian from the city of Nuremberg. He played a significant role in the spread of Lutheranism in Bavaria and is remembered for his contributions to the Reformation.

Another individual of note was Johann Nepomuk Reber (1772-1843), a German painter and engraver from the city of Munich. He is particularly renowned for his engravings of religious subjects and his work in depicting scenes from the Bible.

Moving into the 19th century, Johann Michael Reber (1794-1858) was a German historian and archaeologist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Roman architecture and art. His book, "Die Ruinen Roms und der Campagna" (The Ruins of Rome and the Campagna), published in 1840, is considered a seminal work in the field of Roman archaeology.

In the realm of music, Burkhard Reber (born 1961) is a contemporary German composer and conductor known for his works in classical and contemporary genres. He has received numerous awards and commissions for his compositions, which have been performed by renowned orchestras and ensembles worldwide.

Another notable figure is Hans Reber (1911-1969), a German-American physicist and engineer who played a crucial role in the development of early radio astronomy. He is credited with conducting the first observational experiments in radio astronomy, which paved the way for the modern study of the universe through radio waves.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the surname Reber throughout history, originating from its German roots and spreading across various fields and disciplines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reber

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

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

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