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

Reevers, 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 Reevers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reevers in America

Reevers is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reevers surname appeared 104 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 Reevers.

The history of the last name Reevers

The surname REEVERS is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "rofer," which means "roofer" or one who constructs and repairs roofs. It emerged as an occupational surname during the medieval period, referring to individuals whose primary trade was roofing.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname REEVERS can be traced back to the 13th century in various parts of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire. In 1273, a Robert le Roufer was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Buckinghamshire, and a William le Rever appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1296.

During the 14th century, the surname REEVERS started to appear more frequently in historical records. In the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire in 1379, a John Rever was listed as a resident of Doncaster. Additionally, the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1332 mentioned a William Revere in the county of Essex.

One notable individual bearing the surname REEVERS was Sir John Reevers, a Member of Parliament for Ludlow in Shropshire during the reign of King Henry VI (1422-1461). Another was Thomas Reevers, a prominent merchant and landowner in Staffordshire, who lived in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the surname REEVERS underwent various spelling variations, such as Reever, Rever, and Reavour. One notable figure from this period was William Reever, a scholar and theologian who served as the Archdeacon of Winchester from 1557 until his death in 1567.

The 17th century saw the emergence of Edward Reevers (1605-1675), a renowned English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Wigan in Lancashire. He published several works on theology and religious doctrine during his lifetime.

By the 18th century, the surname REEVERS had spread across various parts of England, with families bearing this name residing in counties like Yorkshire, Lancashire, Staffordshire, and Shropshire. One notable figure from this era was John Reevers (1747-1821), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from Derbyshire, who made significant contributions to the local community.

As the surname REEVERS evolved over the centuries, it also gave rise to various place names and localities across England. For instance, Reevers Hill in Gloucestershire and Reevers Lane in Cheshire are believed to have derived their names from individuals bearing this surname who lived or owned land in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reevers

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

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 Reevers 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.

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

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