Explore the Family Name Riblet
The meaning of Riblet
1. Altered form of French Ribolet, itself a variant of Riboulet: habitational name from any of several places in various parts of France, e.g. in Allier, named Riboulet. This surname was brought to North America from Germany. 2. In some cases probably also French: nickname from a derivative of Old French ribler ‘to roam, to wander’, also ‘to pillage, to plunder’. History: This surname (see 1 above) is listed along with the variant Riblett in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors. Some characteristic forenames: French Raoul.
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How common is the last name Riblet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Riblet has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Riblet surname was ranked at 76,946 out of all surnames in the United States, and this ranking fell to 87,663 in 2010, indicating a drop of approximately 13.93%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Riblet surname also dropped from 232 in 2000 to 212 in 2010, which represents an 8.62% decrease. The proportion of the surname Riblet per 100k people also followed this downward trend, decreasing by 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #87,663 | -13.93% |
| Count | 232 | 212 | -8.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riblet
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Riblet, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. This percentage increased slightly from 96.98% in 2000 to 97.64% in 2010. The census data showed no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 97.64% | 0.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |