Explore the Family Name Ridout
The meaning of Ridout
English (Dorset): variant of Rideout.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ridout in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ridout saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,192nd with a count of 1,154 people carrying the name. By 2010, its rank improved slightly to 20,910th with a total of 1,260 individuals bearing the name, indicating a 9.19% increase in its usage. Interestingly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.43 both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,192 | #20,910 | 1.33% |
| Count | 1,154 | 1,260 | 9.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ridout
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes over the decade. The percentage of whites using the Ridout surname decreased marginally from 85.62% in 2000 to 84.29% in 2010. However, there was a significant increase in those identifying as two or more races - rising from 1.82% to 3.10%, and an impressive 75.96% growth was observed in the Hispanic population with this surname. The number of Blacks holding this surname decreased by 6.11%, while the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives was suppressed for privacy in the 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.62% | 84.29% | -1.55% |
| Black | 10.31% | 9.68% | -6.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 3.1% | 70.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 1.83% | 75.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 0% | 0% |