Explore the Family Name Reitmeier
The meaning of Reitmeier
German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) who, in southern Germany, farmed in a forest clearing (Middle High German riute) or, in northern Germany, in a reedy location, from Middle Low German rēt ‘reed’. Compare Rightmire and Rightmyer. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Franz, Johannes.
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How common is the last name Reitmeier in the United States?
According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Reitmeier' has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,056th most popular, and by 2010, it had moved up to 41,234th. The actual count of people with this surname also grew from 486 in 2000 to 528 in 2010 - an increase of 8.64%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #41,234 | 1.95% |
| Count | 486 | 528 | 8.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reitmeier
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname 'Reitmeier' identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 98.35%, slightly decreasing to 95.64% by 2010. There was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity over this decade, accounting for 1.89% and 1.14% respectively in 2010. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no change, maintaining a 0% identification rate in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 95.64% | -2.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |