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

Rehage, 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 Rehage surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rehage in America

Rehage is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rehage surname appeared 121 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 Rehage.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rehage 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 Rehage

The surname REHAGE is of German origin, and it can be traced back to the 16th century in the region of Bavaria. The name is thought to be derived from the German word "Reha," which means "deer" or "roe deer," and the suffix "-ge," which is a common ending for German surnames indicating a place of origin or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the REHAGE surname can be found in a document from the town of Nürnberg, dated 1589, where a certain Hans REHAGE is mentioned as a local landowner. Additionally, the name appears in the records of the nearby village of Rehau, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

In the 17th century, there are references to a family of REHAGE tanners and leather workers in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, further solidifying the connection between the surname and the profession of working with animal hides.

Among notable individuals with the REHAGE surname, one can mention Johann REHAGE (1592-1652), a prominent Lutheran theologian and author from Nuremberg, who wrote extensively on the principles of the Protestant Reformation.

Another noteworthy figure is Wilhelm REHAGE (1797-1879), a German architect and urban planner who was instrumental in the redesign and modernization of several cities in the Rhineland region.

In the realm of literature, Margarete REHAGE (1889-1965), a German novelist and short story writer, gained recognition for her poignant works depicting the struggles of working-class families in industrial cities.

The REHAGE surname also has a connection to the world of music, with Friedrich REHAGE (1842-1905), a German composer and conductor who served as the director of the prestigious Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra in the late 19th century.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the contribution of Karl REHAGE (1907-1987), a German engineer and inventor who developed several groundbreaking technologies in the field of automotive safety, including the first practical implementation of crumple zones in passenger vehicles.

While the surname REHAGE may not be among the most common in the German-speaking world, its rich history and varied associations with various professions and notable individuals continue to make it a distinctive and significant part of the region's cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rehage

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

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

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