Explore the Family Name Reitan
The meaning of Reitan
Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads in Trøndelag named with the definite plural form of reit, from Old Norse reitr ‘small cultivated field’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Arlys, Erik, Ketil.
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How common is the last name Reitan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Reitan saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 33,425th most popular and it moved up marginally to 33,379th place by 2010, indicating a growth of 0.14%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 644 in 2000 to 684 in 2010, presenting a change of 6.21%. However, the proportion of individuals bearing the Reitan surname per 100k decreased by -4.17%, shifting from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,425 | #33,379 | 0.14% |
| Count | 644 | 684 | 6.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reitan
The ethnicity associated with the surname Reitan also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with the Reitan surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 94.88% in 2000 to 92.54% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a significant increase, rising from 0.93% to 2.34%. There was also an uptick in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 1.55% to 2.19%. Meanwhile, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native rose by 33.94% even though it remained relatively small at 1.46% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Reitan surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.88% | 92.54% | -2.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 2.34% | 151.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 2.19% | 41.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.09% | 1.46% | 33.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |