Explore the Family Name Reichenberger
The meaning of Reichenberger
German: habitational name for someone from any of several places in Germany called Reichenberg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reichenberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Reichenberger has shown a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 35,957, while in 2010, it dropped to 36,099, marking a change of -0.39. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 590 in 2000 to 621 in 2010, showing a 5.25% growth. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 4.55%, from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,957 | #36,099 | -0.39% |
| Count | 590 | 621 | 5.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reichenberger
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Reichenberger surname, one can notice some shifts based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The most significant change occurred within the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which nearly doubled its percentage, going from 1.19 in 2000 to 2.25 in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw a marginal reduction of 5.04%, and those identifying as white also saw a slight decrease of 2.14%. The Hispanic percentage showed growth, increasing from 1.53 in 2000 to 1.93 in 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 93.88% | -2.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.19% | 2.25% | 89.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 1.93% | 26.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.13% | -5.04% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |