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

Reque, 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 Reque surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reque in America

Reque is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reque surname appeared 157 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 Reque.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reque 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 Reque

The surname Reque has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "requer," which means "to ask" or "to request." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with a profession or occupation related to petitioning or making requests.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Reque can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Requi" in Normandy. This entry indicates that the name was already established in the region during the 11th century.

In the 13th century, there are records of a nobleman named Jean Reque, who held lands in the Picardy region of northern France. His son, Pierre Reque, was a prominent figure during the Hundred Years' War, serving as a knight and military commander under King Charles V.

During the Renaissance period, the Reque family gained prominence in the city of Lyon, where they were respected merchants and traders. One notable member was Jacques Reque (1520-1588), a wealthy silk merchant who played a significant role in the city's economic development.

In the 17th century, the name Reque appeared in the records of the French colony of Quebec, Canada. One of the earliest settlers was Louis Reque (1635-1702), who arrived in 1659 and established a successful farming operation near the city of Montreal.

Another notable figure was Marie-Thérèse Reque (1705-1774), a French nun and educator who founded several schools and orphanages in Paris. She was renowned for her dedication to teaching and caring for underprivileged children.

In the 19th century, a prominent member of the Reque family was Émile Reque (1820-1892), a French politician and journalist who served as a deputy in the National Assembly. He was known for his advocacy of social reforms and his support for the working class.

Throughout history, the surname Reque has been associated with various professions, including nobility, military service, commerce, education, and politics. While its origins can be traced back to medieval France, the name has since been carried by individuals across different regions and cultural backgrounds.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reque

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

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

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