Explore the Family Name Rediske
The meaning of Rediske
German: Eastphalian shortened form of Redinges, a patronymic from Reding + diminutive suffix -ke to make it a pet form.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rediske in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Rediske' experienced a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of 'Rediske' fell from 57,406 in 2000 to 60,790 in 2010, indicating a -5.89% change. The frequency count of the surname also decreased marginally from 332 in 2000 to 331 in 2010, a -0.3% change. Consequently, the proportion of 'Rediske' per 100k people in the U.S. dropped by -8.33%, from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #60,790 | -5.89% |
| Count | 332 | 331 | -0.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rediske
In terms of ethnic identity, the surname 'Rediske' is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 96.99% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure remained fairly stable, decreasing slightly to 96.68% in 2010. The representation of other ethnicities among individuals with the 'Rediske' surname remained constant at 0% for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. Hispanic representation maintained a steady rate of 1.81% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 96.68% | -0.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |