Explore the Family Name Richmeier
The meaning of Richmeier
German: variant of Richmann (see Richman 4), with -meier substituted for -mann ‘man’, see Meyer.
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How common is the last name Richmeier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S Census data, the popularity of the surname Richmeier has seen an increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 57,985 in 2000 to 56,972 in 2010, indicating a 1.75% rise in its relative popularity. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 9.15%, from 328 in 2000 to 358 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #56,972 | 1.75% |
| Count | 328 | 358 | 9.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Richmeier
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Richmeier surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 93.60% to 95.25%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 4.57% to 3.91% during this period. There was a noticeable change in those identifying with two or more races, which dropped from 1.52% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. No respondents identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.6% | 95.25% | 1.76% |
| Hispanic | 4.57% | 3.91% | -14.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |