Explore the Family Name Rickenbaker
The meaning of Rickenbaker
Variant of Rickenbacker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rickenbaker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rickenbaker saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname shifted from 70,906 in 2000 to 77,788 in 2010, showing a decrease of approximately 9.71%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Rickenbaker surname decreased by about 4.28%, from 257 in 2000 to 246 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Rickenbaker per 100,000 residents also declined by 20% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #77,788 | -9.71% |
| Count | 257 | 246 | -4.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rickenbaker
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Rickenbaker identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 93.77% in 2000 to 90.24% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals who identified as Black increased by 25.34%, rising from 5.84% in 2000 to 7.32% in 2010. It's important to note that there were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.77% | 90.24% | -3.76% |
| Black | 5.84% | 7.32% | 25.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |