Explore the Family Name Reider
The meaning of Reider
1. German: northern variant of Reiter 2. 2. German: probably also an occupational name for a bookkeeper, from Middle High German reiter ‘calculator’. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname from Yiddish dialect reyder ‘chatterer’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reider in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Reider has seen a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, it ranked 11,671st in prevalence and by 2010, it had dropped to 12,307th, representing a -5.45% change. Despite the fall in rank, the actual number of people with the Reider name increased from 2,463 in 2000 to 2,526 in 2010, marking a growth of 2.56%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a small reduction from 0.91 in 2000 to 0.86 in 2010, reflecting a -5.49% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,671 | #12,307 | -5.45% |
| Count | 2,463 | 2,526 | 2.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 0.86 | -5.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reider
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those with the Reider surname identify as White (92.76% in 2010, down from 95.66% in 2000), there have been increases in other ethnic identities. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew from 0.53% to 0.67%, while those reporting two or more races jumped from 0.97% to 1.62%. There was also a notable increase within the Hispanic community, moving from 1.62% to 2.81%, and the Black community saw a rise from 0.97% to 1.74%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native rose from 0.24% to 0.40%. These changes show that the Reider surname is becoming more ethnically diverse.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 92.76% | -3.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 2.81% | 73.46% |
| Black | 0.97% | 1.74% | 79.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.62% | 67.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.67% | 26.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.24% | 0.4% | 66.67% |