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

Reeb, 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 Reeb surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reeb in America

Reeb is the 18984th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reeb surname appeared 1,436 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 Reeb.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reeb 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 Reeb

The surname REEB originates from Germany, with its earliest known references dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "rebe," meaning "vine" or "grapevine." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who worked in vineyards or cultivated grapes for winemaking.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name REEB can be found in the town of Heidelberg, where a family bearing this surname was documented in records from the late 1500s. During this period, surnames were often based on occupations, locations, or physical characteristics, lending credence to the theory that REEB was likely an occupational surname related to viticulture or winemaking.

In the 17th century, the name REEB appeared in various historical documents and registers across different regions of Germany. For instance, a Johann REEB was mentioned in a church record from the town of Mainz in 1621, while a Peter REEB was listed as a resident of Worms in 1648. These early appearances of the name suggest its gradual spread and establishment throughout the German states.

As the centuries progressed, the REEB surname began to find its way into other parts of Europe, often through migration and relocation. One notable example is Johann Michael REEB, a German-born composer and organist who lived from 1794 to 1857. He spent a significant portion of his career in Austria, where he served as the organist at the Augustinian Church in Vienna.

Another prominent individual bearing the REEB surname was Friedrich REEB, a German mathematician and educator born in 1826. He made significant contributions to the field of geometry and served as a professor at the University of Würzburg from 1864 until his death in 1892.

In more recent history, the name REEB has been associated with influential figures in various fields. For example, Everett REEB (1918-1965) was an American minister and civil rights activist who was tragically killed in Selma, Alabama, during the Civil Rights Movement. His legacy as a champion of racial equality and nonviolent resistance has left a lasting impact on American history.

While the surname REEB may have originated from humble beginnings, it has since been carried by individuals who have made their mark in different sectors, from the arts and academia to social activism and beyond. Despite its Germanic roots, the name has transcended borders and become a part of the tapestry of surnames found across the globe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reeb

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

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

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