Explore the Family Name Reitman
The meaning of Reitman
1. Americanized form of German Reitmann: variant of Reitmeier or Reith. 2. Jewish (from Belarus): from the northeastern Yiddish pronunciation of standard Yiddish royt ‘red’ + man ‘man’, applied as a nickname for a person with red hair, or as an artificial name. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Yiddish raytn ‘to ride’ + man ‘man’, most probably an artificial name. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avram, Danit, Mort.
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How common is the last name Reitman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Reitman has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname moved from 29,570th place in 2000 to 33,450th place in 2010, which is a drop of about 13.12%. Similarly, the number of people carrying the Reitman surname also fell from 752 individuals in 2000 to 682 in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 9.31%. The proportion of the Reitman surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 17.86% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,570 | #33,450 | -13.12% |
| Count | 752 | 682 | -9.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.23 | -17.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reitman
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Reitman, there were several changes observed between 2000 and 2010 according to the decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly 96% of Reitmans identified as white, but this percentage slightly dropped to 93.11% by 2010. The data also reveals an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going up from 2.13% to 3.08%, and those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which went from zero to 1.76%. The percentage of people identifying with two or more races also rose from 0.66% to 1.17%. However, there was no change in the percentages of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 93.11% | -2.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 3.08% | 44.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 1.17% | 77.27% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |