2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Reheis
A variant spelling of the German surname meaning "hunting lodge".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Reheis. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Reheis surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Reheis in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Reheis, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Reheis
The surname REHEIS is of German origin and can be traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "Reh," which means "deer" or "roe deer," and the suffix "-eis," which could indicate a place of origin or occupation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name REHEIS can be found in the baptismal records of St. Michael's Church in the town of Pforzheim, located in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. In 1598, a child named Hans REHEIS was baptized in this church, indicating that the family had already established a presence in the region by that time.
The name REHEIS may also be linked to various place names in Germany, such as Reheis, a small village in the district of Cham, Bavaria. It is possible that the surname originated from this location or a similar place name derived from the word "Reh."
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname REHEIS. One such person was Johann REHEIS (1677-1747), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg. His compositions for organ and chamber ensemble were highly regarded during his lifetime.
Another individual of note was Theodor REHEIS (1820-1892), a German merchant and philanthropist from the city of Nuremberg. He made significant contributions to the development of the city's infrastructure and was instrumental in the establishment of several charitable organizations.
In the realm of academics, one can mention Heinrich REHEIS (1865-1932), a German philologist and professor at the University of Heidelberg. He was renowned for his scholarly work on ancient Greek literature and his translations of Greek texts.
Moving forward in time, Erich REHEIS (1901-1989) was a German-American engineer and businessman who played a pivotal role in the development of the aerospace industry in the United States. He co-founded the company Hydro-Aire, Inc., which specialized in the design and manufacture of aircraft components.
The surname REHEIS has also been associated with notable individuals in the field of sports. For example, Dieter REHEIS (born 1949) was a German footballer who played as a defender for several Bundesliga clubs, including Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, during the 1970s and 1980s.
These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname REHEIS who have left their mark on various fields throughout history. While the origins of the name can be traced back to Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carrying with it a rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Reheis
Among Census respondents with the surname Reheis, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Reheis bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Reheis surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Reheis
Reheis appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 12,326 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+15 bearers (+14.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 13,723 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Down 12,326 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+14.6%) | Up 13,723 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Reheis surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #157,234 | #143,511 | 8.7% |
| Count | 103 | 118 | 14.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 31.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Reheis bearers went from 103 to 118 (+14.6% change). The surname moved up 13,723 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #143,511.
FAQ
Reheis surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Reheis?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Reheis. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Reheis?
Reheis ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Reheis. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Reheis.
Has Reheis become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Reheis went from 103 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 15 (+14.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Reheis?
Among Census respondents with the surname Reheis, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Reheis in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Reheis appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Hispanic (4.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Reheis (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Reheis mean?
A variant spelling of the German surname meaning "hunting lodge". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Reheis (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Reheis?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.