Explore the Family Name Ridener
The meaning of Ridener
Possibly an altered form of German Reutener or Reitner, variants of Reuter. Possibly an altered form of Swiss German Riedener.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ridener in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ridener has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ridener was ranked 35,522nd in popularity and rose to the 34,574th spot by 2010, marking a 2.67% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during the same period from 599 to 654, noting a growth rate of 9.18%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,522 | #34,574 | 2.67% |
| Count | 599 | 654 | 9.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ridener
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Ridener surname is predominantly associated with white individuals, constituting 97.66% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 97.55% in 2010. A very small percentage (0.83% in 2000 and 0.92% in 2010) identified with two or more races. There were no recorded instances of the Ridener surname amongst those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.66% | 97.55% | -0.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 0.92% | 10.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |