Explore the Family Name Rhyan
The meaning of Rhyan
Irish: variant of Ryan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rhyan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rhyan has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rhyan was ranked 57,406 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 63,698; a change of approximately -10.96%. The count of individuals with this last name also decreased from 332 in 2000 to 313 in 2010, marking a -5.72% change. The proportion of people bearing this surname per 100,000 also fell by -8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #63,698 | -10.96% |
| Count | 332 | 313 | -5.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rhyan
Regarding ethnic identity, the Census data shows that the majority of people with the Rhyan surname identify as White, with an increase from 73.19% in 2000 to 74.44% in 2010. There was a small decline of -9.47% in those identifying as Black, dropping from 24.70% in 2000 to 22.36% in 2010. A new category emerged in 2010, with 1.92% of Rhyans identifying as belonging to two or more races. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.19% | 74.44% | 1.71% |
| Black | 24.7% | 22.36% | -9.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |