Names / Reese
Is Reese a first name or a last name?
Reese is both: a family name in some places and a given name in others. It is mostly a family name in Germany and New Zealand.
How to address someone called Reese
- United States. Reese is used both ways: about 73,919 people had it as a surname in the 2010 census, and 45,222 babies born between 1950 and 2017 were given it as a first name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- Germany. Reese is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Reese or Dear Ms. Reese.
- New Zealand. Reese is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Reese or Dear Ms. Reese.
Not sure which part of a full name is which? Check the full name with the country where the person is based.
Reese by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Reese as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (257 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 150 | 50 | 75% |
| Germany | 26 | 0 | 100% |
| New Zealand | 8 | 2 | 80% |
| Canada | 4 | 5 | 44% |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 1 | 75% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Reese in the United States
- As a surname: about 73,919 people in the 2010 census, rank 445 among US surnames.
- As a first name: 45,222 babies born between 1950 and 2017, 68% of them girls.
Reese as a given name: men or women?
About 19% of people with Reese as a given name in Wikidata are women, and 68% of US babies given the name. This describes the name, not any one person: it is not a safe basis for Mr. or Ms., and the full name without a title is always polite.
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