Explore the Family Name Rias
The meaning of Rias
Hispanic: probably an altered form Galician or Spanish Ríos (see Rios).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rias in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Rias" has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,890th, but by 2010, it had climbed to 37,792nd. This represents a change of 2.82%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 534 in 2000 to 588 in 2010, which is an increase of 10.11%. However, the proportion of people named Rias per 100k remained stable at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,890 | #37,792 | 2.82% |
| Count | 534 | 588 | 10.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rias
Ethnically, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the Rias surname largely belongs to those who identify as Black, with an increase from 76.22% in 2000 to 79.25% in 2010. Hispanic representation decreased slightly from 15.73% to 13.61%. The percentage of White people with the surname significantly dropped from 5.24% to 2.21%. A small percentage identified as having two or more races, and it saw an increase from 2.25% to 3.23%. Lastly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category emerged in 2010 with 1.70%, whereas American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 76.22% | 79.25% | 3.98% |
| Hispanic | 15.73% | 13.61% | -13.48% |
| Two or More Races | 2.25% | 3.23% | 43.56% |
| White | 5.24% | 2.21% | -57.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |