Explore the Family Name Reighard
The meaning of Reighard
Probably an altered form of German Reichard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reighard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Reighard saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 21,192nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 22,689th spot, reflecting a 7.06% drop. The number of individuals with this surname also slightly declined from 1,154 to 1,130 during this period, a decrease of 2.08%. The proportion of people with the surname Reighard per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 11.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,192 | #22,689 | -7.06% |
| Count | 1,154 | 1,130 | -2.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.38 | -11.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reighard
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that a majority of individuals with the surname Reighard identify as White, with 96.01% in 2000 and 95.93% in 2010. However, there were minor shifts in ethnic identity within this population over the decade. Although no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010 0.71% did. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races fell by 28.32%, from 1.73% to 1.24%. Similarly, those identifying as Black went down to 0% in 2010 from 0.52% in 2000. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.30% to 1.59%, marking a 22.31% increase. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.01% | 95.93% | -0.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.59% | 22.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 1.24% | -28.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| Black | 0.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |