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

Reep, 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 Reep surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reep in America

Reep is the 8529th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reep surname appeared 3,858 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 Reep.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reep 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 Reep

The surname REEP is believed to have originated in England during the Anglo-Saxon period. It is derived from the Old English word "rep" or "rep-ian," which means to reap or gather crops. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been agricultural workers or farmers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the REEP surname can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086. This historical record, commissioned by William the Conqueror, contains several references to individuals with the name REEP or similar spellings, such as REPE or REAP.

During the Middle Ages, the surname REEP was primarily concentrated in the counties of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. Some notable historical figures bearing this name include John REEP, a merchant from Oxford who lived in the 14th century, and William REEP, a farmer from Gloucestershire mentioned in records from the late 15th century.

The REEP surname was also associated with several place names in England, such as Reepham in Norfolk and Repton in Derbyshire. These place names likely derived from the Old English words "rep" or "rep-tun," meaning a reaping or harvesting settlement.

One of the most prominent individuals with the REEP surname was Sir Thomas REEP (1551-1624), an English politician and member of parliament during the reign of Elizabeth I and James I. He served as the High Sheriff of Oxfordshire and was known for his involvement in local government affairs.

Another notable figure was Robert REEP (1635-1691), an English clergyman and author who served as the Dean of Windsor and Registrar of the Order of the Garter. He published several works on theology and religious subjects during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, John REEP (1711-1783) was a successful merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire. He was involved in the wool trade and owned several properties in the region.

During the 19th century, the REEP surname gained recognition through the achievements of William REEP (1817-1891), a prominent English architect who designed several notable buildings, including churches and country houses.

Finally, one of the most recent historical figures with the REEP surname was Reginald REEP (1892-1966), a British military officer who served in both World War I and World War II, earning several distinguished service medals for his bravery and leadership.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reep

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

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

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