Explore the Family Name Riebeling
The meaning of Riebeling
German: patronymic from the personal name Riebe. Some characteristic forenames: German Aloys, Elke, Hans.
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How common is the last name Riebeling in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Riebeling saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,812th most popular, decreasing to 69,392nd in 2010, representing an 8.74% drop. The number of individuals with this surname also fell slightly from 292 in 2000 to 283 in 2010, a decline of 3.08%. As for its proportion per 100k people, it dipped from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, indicating a 9.09% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #69,392 | -8.74% |
| Count | 292 | 283 | -3.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riebeling
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the surname Riebeling identified as White, though there was a minor decrease from 79.79% in 2000 to 77.74% in 2010. During the same period, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 18.84% to 20.14%, a rise of 6.9%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, a small percentage (1.77%) reported having two or more races in 2010, a category not represented in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.79% | 77.74% | -2.57% |
| Hispanic | 18.84% | 20.14% | 6.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |