Explore the Family Name Reisig
The meaning of Reisig
German: nickname from Middle High German reisec, Middle Low German reisich ‘armed for war’, later ‘sprightly, tall’. See also Reiser 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Erna, Gerhard, Heinz.
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How common is the last name Reisig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Reisig saw a mild drop in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,359th in terms of prevalence and this ranking slipped slightly to 30,767 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 4.8%. The actual count of individuals with the Reisig surname also dipped marginally from 759 in 2000 to 757 in 2010, marking a slight reduction of 0.26%. Additionally, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k fell by 7.14%, moving from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,359 | #30,767 | -4.8% |
| Count | 759 | 757 | -0.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reisig
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Reisig, it's notable that the overwhelming majority of individuals identify as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of those with the Reisig surname were classified as White, with a very negligible decrease of 0.14% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or Black individuals in either year. The percentage of Hispanic individuals and those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities remained stable at 0.79% and 0.66% respectively. However, there was a change in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, which went from 0.79% in 2000 down to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 97.36% | -0.14% |
| Hispanic | 0.79% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.79% | 0% | 0% |