Explore the Family Name Reitmeyer
The meaning of Reitmeyer
German: variant of Reitmeier.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reitmeyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Reitmeyer saw a subtle shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it moved from position 33,333 to 33,087, an increase of around 0.74%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, with the total count rising by approximately 7.12% from 646 to 692. However, when weighed against the general population, its proportion per 100,000 people slightly dipped by 4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,333 | #33,087 | 0.74% |
| Count | 646 | 692 | 7.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reitmeyer
The ethnicity attached to the surname Reitmeyer has remained predominantly White, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly 97.37% of the people with this surname identified as White, decreasing marginally to 96.97% in 2010. Throughout the decade, there was no recorded change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, those who claimed Hispanic ethnicity saw a significant increase of 47.22%, even though they only constitute a small portion of the Reitmeyer population. There was also a minimal emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, where none were recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.37% | 96.97% | -0.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 1.59% | 47.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |