Explore the Family Name Reifert
The meaning of Reifert
German: from an ancient Germanic personal name with rīc ‘powerful, rich’+ frid ‘protection, peace’. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Hanni, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Reifert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Reifert has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 78,838th and fell to 89,403rd by 2010, marking a 13.4 percent decline. Moreover, the count of individuals with this surname also dipped by 8.0 percent during this timeframe, dropping from 225 to 207. This resulted in a slight decrease in its proportion per 100,000 people, declining by 12.5 percent from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #89,403 | -13.4% |
| Count | 225 | 207 | -8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reifert
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Reifert surname is overwhelmingly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 98.67 percent of those bearing this surname identified as White, increasing to 99.52 percent in 2010. The data does not record any change in the percentage who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.67% | 99.52% | 0.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |