Explore the Family Name Riddlebarger
The meaning of Riddlebarger
Americanized form of a German habitational name, Riedelberger or Riedelsberger, from Riedelberg in Rhineland-Palatinate or Riedelsberg in the former East Prussia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Riddlebarger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Riddlebarger has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Riddlebarger was ranked at 77,742 in terms of popularity and had 229 instances. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 84,463 with a count of 222, indicating a decline of 8.65% in its ranking and a 3.06% reduction in its frequency. Despite these changes, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #84,463 | -8.65% |
| Count | 229 | 222 | -3.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riddlebarger
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Riddlebarger. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although there was a -2.42% change in this percentage from 96.94% in 2000 to 94.59% in 2010. Another noticeable shift occurred within the Hispanic demographic, which increased by 20.23%, moving from 2.62% in 2000 to 3.15% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 94.59% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 3.15% | 20.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |