Explore the Family Name Reitenbach
The meaning of Reitenbach
German: probably a variant of Reidenbach, a habitational name from a place so named in Rhineland-Palatinate.
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How common is the last name Reitenbach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Reitenbach has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,878 and dropped to 76,768 in 2010, representing a decrease of about 14.79%. The frequency of this surname also reduced during this period. There were 276 instances of this name in 2000 which decreased to 250 by 2010, marking a reduction of 9.42%. The proportional representation per 100,000 people also decreased by 20% from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #76,768 | -14.79% |
| Count | 276 | 250 | -9.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reitenbach
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Reitenbach has also seen some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.1% of those bearing the surname identified as White, which fell to 90% in 2010. During this same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, going up from 1.81% to 3.2%, a 76.8% increase. Interestingly, a new category emerged in 2010 with 4.8% identifying under two or more races. There were no changes for Hispanic, Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native identifications, each remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 90% | -7.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.81% | 3.2% | 76.8% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |