Explore the Family Name Reisberg
The meaning of Reisberg
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name compound from German Reis ‘rice’ + Berg ‘hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aron.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reisberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Reisberg" decreased significantly between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 83,618 in popularity with a total count of approximately 209 individuals bearing the surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 99,845 with only 181 individuals bearing the name, reflecting a decline of 13.4%. The proportion per 100k of the population also decreased by 25% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,618 | #99,845 | -19.41% |
| Count | 209 | 181 | -13.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reisberg
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity of those with the Reisberg surname in the United States. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of Reisbergs identified as White, with a slight increase from 93.78% to 95.03% over the decade. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as having two or more ethnic identities rose by 15.33%, from 2.87% in 2000 to 3.31% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.78% | 95.03% | 1.33% |
| Two or More Races | 2.87% | 3.31% | 15.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |