Explore the Family Name Reichelderfer
The meaning of Reichelderfer
German: habitational name for someone from a place called Reicheldorf or Reichelsdorf (near Nuremberg).
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How common is the last name Reichelderfer in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Reichelderfer showed a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 50,261 to 50,564. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased by 5.63%, rising from 391 in 2000 to 413 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #50,564 | -0.6% |
| Count | 391 | 413 | 5.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reichelderfer
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Reichelderfer. In 2000, 95.91% of individuals with this surname identified as White, by 2010, this percentage had slightly declined to 94.43%. The decade saw an increase in diversity with the introduction of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races into the surname Reichelderfer's demographic. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also rose from 1.53% to 2.18%. The data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were either suppressed or remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.91% | 94.43% | -1.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2.18% | 42.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |