Explore the Family Name Reiten
The meaning of Reiten
1. German: topographic name for someone who lived in a forest clearing (see Reith 1). 2. Norwegian: habitational name, a variant of Reitan, from the definite singular form of reit. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Ardeen.
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How common is the last name Reiten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Reiten has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held a rank of 53,191 which dropped to 58,042 in 2010, signifying a decrease of 9.12%. During this decade, the number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 365 to 350, marking a drop of 4.11%. The proportion per 100,000 people reflected this decrease as well, with a reduction from 0.14 to 0.12 or a change of -14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,191 | #58,042 | -9.12% |
| Count | 365 | 350 | -4.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reiten
The ethnicity associated with the surname Reiten has remained largely consistent from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with 95.89% in 2000 and 95.71% in 2010, showing a minimal decrease of 0.19%. Hispanic representation saw a significant increase from 1.37% to 2.00%, a change of 45.99%. A small percentage, 2.00%, started identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010. However, there were no changes in those who identified as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 95.71% | -0.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2% | 45.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |