Explore the Family Name Reifschneider
The meaning of Reifschneider
German: occupational name for a cooper or hoop maker (see Reiff 1). Compare Raifsnider, Reifsnider, and Reifsnyder.
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How common is the last name Reifschneider in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Reifschneider saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname was ranked 30,483 in 2000, dropping slightly to 31,211 in 2010. This represents a change of -2.39%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 723 in 2000 to 743 in 2010, indicating an increase of 2.77%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -7.41%, from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,483 | #31,211 | -2.39% |
| Count | 723 | 743 | 2.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reifschneider
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with the Reifschneider surname predominantly identify as White, with 97.93% in 2000 and 97.04% in 2010. This represents a minimal decrease of -0.91%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, rising from 1.52% in 2000 to 2.29% in 2010, which constitutes a 50.66% change. The data for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either suppressed or remained at zero both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 97.04% | -0.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.29% | 50.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |