Explore the Family Name Reitsma
The meaning of Reitsma
West Frisian: patronymic from the personal name Reitse, composed with the suffix -ma ‘(one of the) men of’. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Dirk, Durk, Pim.
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How common is the last name Reitsma in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Reitsma has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Reitsma was ranked 33,563rd most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010 it had moved up to the 32,365th spot, signifying a change of 3.57 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this decade from 641 to 711, a rise of 10.92 percent. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Reitsma per 100,000 did not alter significantly, remaining at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,563 | #32,365 | 3.57% |
| Count | 641 | 711 | 10.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reitsma
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Reitsma, data from the Decennial U.S. Census show that it is overwhelmingly linked with individuals identifying as White. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals with the Reitsma surname who identified as White marginally increased from 95.94 to 96.48 percent. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a moderate growth of 16.51 percent. Interestingly, the 2010 Census reported the presence of individuals with the Reitsma surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, whereas none were recorded in 2000. Conversely, those reporting two or more races decreased by 55.08 percent from the 2000 census. No individuals with the Reitsma surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either Census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.94% | 96.48% | 0.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 1.27% | 16.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 0.84% | -55.08% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |