Explore the Family Name Ribera
The meaning of Ribera
Catalan: habitational name from any of numerous places called Ribera, from ribera ‘bank, shore’ (from Late Latin riparia). This surname is also found in southern Italy. Compare Rivera. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Merced, Adolfo, Angel, Arnoldo, Belen, Carlos, Damaso, Domingo, Francisco, Joaquin. Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Cesario, Heriberto, Sal.
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How common is the last name Ribera in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ribera has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ribera held rank 17,899 and increased to rank 16,284 in 2010, marking a 9.02% change. The count of individuals with the Ribera surname also grew from 1,441 in 2000 to 1,771 in 2010, reflecting an increase of 22.9%. Consequently, the proportion of Riberas per 100k people rose by 13.21%, moving from 0.53 in 2000 to 0.6 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,899 | #16,284 | 9.02% |
| Count | 1,441 | 1,771 | 22.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.6 | 13.21% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ribera
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the largest portion of individuals with the Ribera surname identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 75.16% identified as Hispanic which climbed to 81.14% in 2010, indicating a 7.96% change. Identification as White declined from 22.14% to 17.45%, a decrease of 21.18%. A small percentage of Riberas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black in 2000 at 0.90%, but this number dropped to zero and 0.34% respectively by 2010. For those identifying with two or more races, there was no data available in 2000, but by 2010, this group accounted for 0.62% of Riberas. There were no figures recorded for American Indian and Alaskan Native identification in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75.16% | 81.14% | 7.96% |
| White | 22.14% | 17.45% | -21.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| Black | 0.9% | 0.34% | -62.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |