Explore the Family Name Reissig
The meaning of Reissig
German: 1. variant of Reisig. 2. nickname for an acquisitive person, from Middle High German reizec ‘greedy, covetous’. 3. topographic name from Middle High German rīsach ‘undergrowth, brushwood’. Compare Reis 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Arnulf.
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How common is the last name Reissig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Reissig' had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,174 and dropped to 52,383 by 2010, representing a minor decrease of 0.4%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 374 to 396 during the same period, indicating a growth of 5.88%. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly declined by 7.14%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #52,383 | -0.4% |
| Count | 374 | 396 | 5.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reissig
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Reissig surname identified as White. In 2000, this group represented 96.26% of those with this surname, slightly decreasing to 95.71% by 2010. The next most common ethnic identity was Hispanic, albeit significantly less common, comprising 2.94% in 2000 and decreasing marginally to 2.78% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, or those identifying with two or more races during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 95.71% | -0.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 2.78% | -5.44% |
| 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% |