Explore the Family Name Revier
The meaning of Revier
1. Altered form of French Lariviere. 2. Dutch: topographic name for someone who lived by a river, from a variant of rivier.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Revier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Revier has seen a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 43,546, but by 2010 it fell slightly to 44,576, marking a 2.37% decrease. However, despite the fall in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname rose from 467 in 2000 to 482 in 2010 - an increase of 3.21%. Yet, when we consider the proportion per 100k, it dropped by 5.88%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,546 | #44,576 | -2.37% |
| Count | 467 | 482 | 3.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Revier
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several changes over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying themselves as White decreased by 1.13%, falling from 94.43% in 2000 to 93.36% in 2010. The Black ethnic identity also saw a decrease, dropping by 35.75% over the same period. However, the number of people identifying with two or more races increased by 13.28%, suggesting a growing diversification among those bearing the Revier name. Interestingly, there were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname in either year, while the Hispanic representation went from non-existent in 2000 to 3.11% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.43% | 93.36% | -1.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.11% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.45% | 13.28% |
| Black | 1.93% | 1.24% | -35.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.28% | 0% | 0% |