Explore the Family Name Ridlon
The meaning of Ridlon
Probably an altered form of German Ridlen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ridlon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ridlon has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 27,821st in prevalence but by 2010, it had climbed to 27,144th, indicating a positive change of 2.43%. The count, or number of people with this surname also rose from 813 in 2000 to 892 in 2010, demonstrating a significant increase of 9.72%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,821 | #27,144 | 2.43% |
| Count | 813 | 892 | 9.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ridlon
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ridlon has also changed over time, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname, approximately 96.31%, were identified as White. However, this figure decreased to 92.26% by 2010. The data shows an increase in those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, rising from 0% and 1.85% in 2000 to 2.35% and 2.91% in 2010 respectively. The percentage of those identifying themselves as belonging to two or more races also increased from 0.98% to 1.57%. Conversely, the Black population fell from 0.62% to 0%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 92.26% | -4.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.91% | 57.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.35% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.57% | 60.2% |
| Black | 0.62% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |