Explore the Family Name Reissman
The meaning of Reissman
1. Americanized form of German Reissmann: occupational name from Middle High German reisman ‘warrior, mounted messenger’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Reisman. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aviva, Yitzchak.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reissman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Reissman saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 93,427th in 2000, it fell to 100,791st place in 2010, representing a drop of almost 8%. The number of people with this surname also decreased from 182 in 2000 to 179 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 1.65%. Its proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by around 14.29%, going from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,427 | #100,791 | -7.88% |
| Count | 182 | 179 | -1.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reissman
The ethnicity of those bearing the surname Reissman also shifted slightly over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly 94% identified as White, a figure that rose to over 97% by 2010. During the same period, those identifying as Hispanic or Black, both initially at 2.75%, dropped to zero. Meanwhile, the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at zero. There was no data for those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.96% | 97.21% | 3.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.75% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |