Explore the Family Name Ridling
The meaning of Ridling
Possibly an altered form of German Riedling, a topographic name from Bavarian Ridel ‘hill’, or a habitational name from Riedling in Bavaria, named with this word.
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How common is the last name Ridling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ridling has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ridling was ranked as the 44,273rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 47,966th spot, marking an 8.34% drop in rank. The count of individuals with the Ridling surname also declined from 458 in 2000 to 441 in 2010, representing a decrease of 3.71%. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 11.76%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,273 | #47,966 | -8.34% |
| Count | 458 | 441 | -3.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ridling
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Ridling surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.31% over this decade. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic experienced a decrease, falling by 9.14% from 1.75% in 2000 to 1.59% in 2010. In 2000, 1.53% identified with two or more races, however, this figure was reduced to zero by 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.85% | 96.15% | 0.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 1.59% | -9.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |