Explore the Family Name Riden
The meaning of Riden
English (Somerset): variant of Ryden.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Riden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Riden has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Riden ranked 25,825 in popularity and fell to rank 29,793 by 2010, marking a decrease of 15.36%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 895 in 2000 to 789 in 2010, a drop of approximately 11.84%. The overall proportion per 100k people also fell by 18.18%, from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,825 | #29,793 | -15.36% |
| Count | 895 | 789 | -11.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.27 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riden
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Riden identify as White, although the percentage slightly dropped from 79.66% in 2000 to 78.96% in 2010. The second largest group identifies as Black, with proportions marginally decreasing from 17.21% in 2000 to 16.98% in 2010. There's been a notable increase in the Hispanic ethnicity, rising from 1.23% in 2000 to 2.03% in 2010, marking a 65.04% change. Those identifying with two or more races also increased, moving from 1.79% in 2000 to 1.90% in 2010. No individuals with the Riden surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.66% | 78.96% | -0.88% |
| Black | 17.21% | 16.98% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 2.03% | 65.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 1.9% | 6.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |