Explore the Family Name Reiher
The meaning of Reiher
German: nickname for someone with long legs, from Middle High German, Middle Low German reiger ‘heron’. Compare Reigel. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Fritz, Gunther.
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How common is the last name Reiher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Reiher has seen a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 52,403 in 2000 to 54,990 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 4.94%. However, the actual count of people with the surname Reiher increased slightly by 0.54%, from 372 in 2000 to 374 in 2010. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the surname Reiher also decreased by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #54,990 | -4.94% |
| Count | 372 | 374 | 0.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reiher
The census data also revealed a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Reiher. The percentage of individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant increase, growing from 3.76% in 2000 to 10.16% in 2010. During the same time period, individuals identified as having two or more races appeared, representing 2.94% of Reiher bearers in 2010, where there were none in 2000. Those identified as White decreased slightly from 93.55% in 2000 to 85.29% in 2010. The percentages for Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained at zero both in 2000 and 2010. All the data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.55% | 85.29% | -8.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.76% | 10.16% | 170.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.94% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |