Explore the Family Name Reichenberg
The meaning of Reichenberg
1. German: habitational name from any of various places called Reichenberg, in several different areas of Germany. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German reich(en) ‘rich’ + Berg ‘mountain, hill’.
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How common is the last name Reichenberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Reichenberg has seen a slight dip in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 42,983rd most common name with 474 individuals bearing the surname. By 2010, although the number of individuals with this surname remained nearly constant at 470, its rank dropped to 45,495th. The proportion of people named Reichenberg per 100,000 also decreased by 11.11 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,983 | #45,495 | -5.84% |
| Count | 474 | 470 | -0.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reichenberg
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Reichenberg identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, this percentage was at a high of 97.26, which slightly decreased to 95.53 by 2010. There was no change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a notable increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.05 percent in 2000 to 2.13 percent in 2010. Additionally, a small percentage started identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 95.53% | -1.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 2.13% | 102.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |