Explore the Family Name Readinger
The meaning of Readinger
Americanized form of German Riedinger or Redinger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Readinger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Readinger displayed an upward trend from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, the surname Readinger was ranked 36,761st in popularity and increased in the rankings to 35,203rd by 2010, marking a change of 4.24%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 573 in 2000 to 640 in 2010, representing an 11.69% increase. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Readinger per 100,000 people in the population also rose by 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,761 | #35,203 | 4.24% |
| Count | 573 | 640 | 11.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.22 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Readinger
In terms of ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, those bearing the surname Readinger predominantly identify as White, with 99.3% in 2000 and a slight reduction to 98.75% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented among those with the surname Readinger during both census years. There were also no people identifying with two or more races according to both the 2000 and 2010 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.3% | 98.75% | -0.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |