2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Resheske
An occupational surname for a thresher or gatherer of grain.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Resheske. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Resheske 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Resheske in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Resheske, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Resheske
The surname Resheske originates from the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, likely having its roots in Poland or Ukraine during the late medieval period. The name is derived from the Slavic word "resheto," which means "sieve" or "riddle," suggesting a possible occupation or trade association with the production or use of these implements.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 16th-century Polish census records, where a certain Jan Resheske was listed as a resident of the town of Krakow. This indicates that the name had already gained a foothold in the region by that time.
In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Eastern Europe, with records showing individuals bearing the Resheske surname in various parts of modern-day Ukraine and Belarus. One notable individual from this era was Mikhail Resheske (1623-1689), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Lviv.
As the 18th century dawned, the Resheske name began to appear in historical documents from Russia, likely due to the migration of families from neighboring regions. A significant figure from this period was Ivan Resheske (1745-1812), a respected military officer who served in the Imperial Russian Army during the Napoleonic Wars.
The 19th century saw the Resheske surname gain further recognition, particularly in the field of academia. Yuri Resheske (1819-1892) was a renowned linguist and scholar of Slavic languages, who made significant contributions to the study of etymology and philology.
Another notable individual from this era was Olga Resheske (1856-1931), a pioneering female artist and sculptor whose works were exhibited across Europe and Russia. Her unique style and innovative techniques helped pave the way for future generations of artists.
As the 20th century dawned, the Resheske name continued to be prominent in various fields. One notable figure was Vladimir Resheske (1901-1978), a celebrated composer and conductor who played a crucial role in the development of Soviet classical music.
Throughout its long history, the surname Resheske has been associated with a diverse range of individuals and professions, from merchants and military officers to scholars and artists. While its exact origins may be shrouded in the mists of time, the name has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical landscape of Eastern Europe.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Resheske
Among Census respondents with the surname Resheske, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Resheske 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 Resheske surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.5% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 4
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Resheske
Resheske 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
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-7 bearers (-5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,088 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,099 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.9%) | Down 16,088 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 1,099 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 Resheske 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 | #148,347 | #149,446 | -0.7% |
| Count | 111 | 110 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Resheske bearers went from 111 to 110 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 1,099 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #149,446.
FAQ
Resheske surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Resheske?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Resheske. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Resheske?
Resheske ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Resheske. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Resheske.
Has Resheske become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Resheske went from 111 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Resheske?
Among Census respondents with the surname Resheske, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Resheske in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.5% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Resheske appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.5%), Hispanic (3.6%), Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Resheske (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 Resheske mean?
An occupational surname for a thresher or gatherer of grain. 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 Resheske (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 Americans have the surname Resheske?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.