Explore the Family Name Rials
The meaning of Rials
English: variant of Ryals.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rials in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rials has seen a change in its popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 22,222, but by 2010, it had slipped to 24,049, marking an 8.22% drop. The total count of individuals with this surname has also decreased slightly during this period, from 1083 to 1048, reflecting a 3.23% decline. Its representation per 100,000 people also dropped by 10%, from 0.4 to 0.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,222 | #24,049 | -8.22% |
| Count | 1,083 | 1,048 | -3.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.36 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rials
When it comes to the ethnic identity linked to the surname Rials, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. The largest proportion of people with this surname identified as White, although this group saw a slight decrease from 77.56% to 72.14%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals increased from 18.37% to 20.90%. The Hispanic community also saw a significant increase, growing by 131.21% from 1.57% to 3.63%. There was a modest increase in those identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.94% to 2.67%. No individuals with the surname Rials identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.56% | 72.14% | -6.99% |
| Black | 18.37% | 20.9% | 13.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 3.63% | 131.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 2.67% | 37.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |