Explore the Family Name Reifler
The meaning of Reifler
German and Swiss German: occupational name for a rope maker, cooper, official linen measurer (with a rope as a gauge), or tavern owner, see Reiff.
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How common is the last name Reifler in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Reifler has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 100,194th most popular surname, whereas by 2010 it had slipped to 104,602nd. Despite this fall in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname saw an increase, rising from 167 in 2000 to 171 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals remained unchanged at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,194 | #104,602 | -4.4% |
| Count | 167 | 171 | 2.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reifler
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Reifler identify as White. This ethnic identity accounted for 97.01% of individuals bearing the name in 2000 and fell slightly to 96.49% in 2010. No Reifler individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. There were also no individuals who indicated they belonged to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 96.49% | -0.54% |
| 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% |