2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Resue
An obscure locational surname likely derived from a place name in France or Spain.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Resue. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Resue 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Resue in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Resue, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Resue
The surname RESUE is thought to have originated in the Normandy region of northern France during the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "resuir" or "resuier," which means "to await" or "to expect." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who was known for being patient or waiting for something specific.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RESUE can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Resuet" in this document, which suggests that individuals or families with this surname likely migrated from Normandy to England during or shortly after the Norman Conquest.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Robert RESUE was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, England. These rolls were records of financial accounts kept by the Exchequer, and Robert RESUE was listed as a taxpayer in the county during this time period.
During the 14th century, the name RESUE began to appear in various records across other parts of England, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire and the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Wiltshire. This indicates that the surname had spread across different regions of the country by this point.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname RESUE was John RESUE, who was born in Dorset, England, around 1450. He was a landowner and is mentioned in several local records from that time.
In the 16th century, a prominent figure named William RESUE (1520-1587) was a merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London. He was involved in trade with the Netherlands and is noted for his contributions to the city's economic development.
Another notable individual with the surname RESUE was Thomas RESUE (1635-1699), who was an English clergyman and author. He served as the Rector of St. Botolph's Church in Bishopsgate, London, and wrote several religious texts that were published during his lifetime.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures and records associated with the surname RESUE, which has its roots in the Normandy region of France and has been present in England since the 11th century.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Resue
Among Census respondents with the surname Resue, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Resue 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 Resue surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.1% · 98
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Resue
Resue 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
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-12 bearers (-10.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,262 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-4 bearers (-3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 1,554 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-10.1%) | Down 21,262 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -4 bearers (-3.7%) | Down 1,554 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 Resue 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 | #152,628 | #154,182 | -1.0% |
| Count | 107 | 103 | -3.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Resue bearers went from 107 to 103 (-3.7% change). The surname moved down 1,554 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #154,182.
FAQ
Resue surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Resue?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Resue. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Resue?
Resue ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Resue. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Resue.
Has Resue become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Resue went from 107 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #152,628 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Resue?
Among Census respondents with the surname Resue, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Resue in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.1% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Resue appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.1%), Two or More Races (2.9%), Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Resue (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 Resue mean?
An obscure locational surname likely derived from a place name in France or Spain. 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 Resue (0.03 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 Resue?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.