Explore the Family Name Riddles
The meaning of Riddles
English: variant of Riddle, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Riddles in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Riddles has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,856 in popularity and has seen a minor improvement to rank 32,396 in 2010, marking a 1.4% change. The count of people with this surname also rose from 658 to 710, a growth of 7.9%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,856 | #32,396 | 1.4% |
| Count | 658 | 710 | 7.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riddles
The ethnic identity related to the surname Riddles, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, have witnessed some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of bearers were identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 74.01% in 2000 to 72.11% in 2010. There is also a notable Black community with this surname, constituting 21.88% in 2000 and minimally reducing to 21.83% in 2010. A small fraction of the population with this surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, showing a significant increase of 47.25% over the decade. The census indicated no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent, while those identifying as Hispanic decreased to zero by 2010. Interestingly, representation of those identifying as two or more races emerged, constituting 1.69% of the holders of the surname Riddles in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.01% | 72.11% | -2.57% |
| Black | 21.88% | 21.83% | -0.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.82% | 2.68% | 47.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |