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

Reihing, 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 Reihing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reihing in America

Reihing is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reihing surname appeared 120 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 Reihing.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reihing 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 Reihing

The surname REIHING has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to have originated from the word "reihingen," which referred to a village or settlement located along a river or stream. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have resided in such a settlement or were associated with a particular river or waterway.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the REIHING surname can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the town of Niederösterreich, dated around 1580. These records document the presence of a family bearing the name REIHING in the region.

During the 17th century, the REIHING name appeared in various historical documents, including tax records and land registries, indicating that the family had established itself as landowners or prominent members of their local community.

In the late 18th century, Johannes REIHING (1752-1823) was a notable figure who served as a city councilor in the town of Aachen. His contributions to local governance and community affairs were well-documented during his lifetime.

Another individual of note was Wilhelm REIHING (1810-1878), a renowned botanist from the region of Saxony. He is credited with discovering and naming several plant species, and his work contributed significantly to the field of botany during the 19th century.

The REIHING surname also has ties to the town of Reihingen, located in the state of Baden-Württemberg. It is possible that some branches of the family may have adopted the name directly from this place name, further solidifying the connection between the surname and its geographical origins.

In the early 20th century, Hans REIHING (1902-1987) was a prominent architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Munich. His innovative designs and contributions to the architectural landscape of the city earned him recognition among his contemporaries.

Another notable figure was Elise REIHING (1920-2002), a celebrated writer and poet from the region of Rhineland-Palatinate. Her literary works, which often explored themes of nature and the human experience, garnered critical acclaim and inspired numerous aspiring writers of her time.

While the REIHING surname may not be as widespread as some other German surnames, its rich history and connections to various regions and notable individuals highlight its enduring presence throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reihing

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

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

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