Explore the Family Name Reisert
The meaning of Reisert
German: from a variant of Reissert, a variant of the ancient Germanic personal name Ricohard (see Richard). Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt, Mathias.
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How common is the last name Reisert in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Reisert has seen a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 46,614th to 47,272nd, marking a 1.41% drop. However, the number of people bearing the surname increased by 4.42%, rising from 430 in 2000 to 449 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also experienced a decline of 6.25%, decreasing from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,614 | #47,272 | -1.41% |
| Count | 430 | 449 | 4.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reisert
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Reisert identify as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 98.14% in 2000 to 97.10% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.16% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010, showing a 53.45% change. There were no recorded changes among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those claiming two or more races during this time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.14% | 97.1% | -1.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.78% | 53.45% |
| 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% |