Explore the Family Name Reiswig
The meaning of Reiswig
German: probably from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of an unexplained element, Ris or Reis, + wīg, wīc ‘battle, conflict’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reiswig in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Reiswig saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,645th most popular, but by 2010, it fell to 31,906th place, representing a change of -4.11%. However, the number of people with this surname marginally increased from 718 to 723 during this period. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also slightly decreased from 0.27 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,645 | #31,906 | -4.11% |
| Count | 718 | 723 | 0.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reiswig
Regarding ethnicity associated with the surname Reiswig, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the name being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicities. The count for two or more races decreased by 11.95% from 2000 to 2010. The majority of the individuals with the surname Reiswig identified as White, although this decreased from 94.15% to 90.87% over the decade. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic representation from 1.39% to 3.46%, an increase of 148.92%. Similarly, individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased from 0.84% to 1.66%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.15% | 90.87% | -3.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 3.46% | 148.92% |
| Two or More Races | 2.51% | 2.21% | -11.95% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.84% | 1.66% | 97.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |