Explore the Family Name Rial
The meaning of Rial
1. Galician: habitational name from any of numerous places called Rial in Galicia (Spain), derived from vulgar Latin rius ‘river’. 2. English (East Yorkshire): variant of Ryall.
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How common is the last name Rial in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rial ranked 26,520th in popularity in the year 2000 and rose to 25,954th by 2010, marking a slight increase of 2.13%. The census data also indicates that the count of individuals with the Rial surname increased from 865 in 2000 to 946 in 2010, signifying a growth of 9.36%. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.32 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,520 | #25,954 | 2.13% |
| Count | 865 | 946 | 9.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rial
The Decennial U.S. Census reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rial between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, a majority of individuals identified as White (81.27%), followed by Hispanic (14.91%) and those of two or more ethnicities at 1.39%. By 2010, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as White to 77.17%, while the number of Hispanics increased to 18.29%. Remarkably, those who identify as Black and Asian/Pacific Islander appeared for the first time in 2010, at 1.69% and 0.63% respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of American Indians and Alaskan Natives decreased slightly from 1.16% to 1.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.27% | 77.17% | -5.04% |
| Hispanic | 14.91% | 18.29% | 22.67% |
| Black | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.16% | -16.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.16% | 1.06% | -8.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |