Explore the Family Name Riches
The meaning of Riches
English (Norfolk and Suffolk): variant of Rich, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Riches in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Riches" slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname slipped from 24,598 in 2000 to 25,171 in 2010, a decline of 2.33%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.47%, from 952 to 985. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight dip of about 5.71% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,598 | #25,171 | -2.33% |
| Count | 952 | 985 | 3.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riches
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Riches", according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has shifted slightly as well. Those identifying as White make up the majority of individuals with this surname, although the percentage declined marginally from 95.59% in 2000 to 94.92% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose by 20.83%, even though it remained small in comparison to the overall population. Interestingly, there was a significant increase of 83.81% in the number of individuals identifying as two or more races. As for Asian/Pacific Islanders, there were no recorded individuals in 2000, but by 2010, they made up 0.51% of the population with this surname. There were no changes among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.59% | 94.92% | -0.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 2.03% | 20.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.93% | 83.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| Black | 0.95% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |