Explore the Family Name Riechmann
The meaning of Riechmann
German: variant of Richmann, see Richman 4, or an elaborated form from Rieck. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunther, Otto.
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How common is the last name Riechmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Riechmann has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Riechmann ranked at 77,222 and fell to 87,663 in 2010, marking a decrease of 13.52%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also dropped by 8.23%, from 231 in 2000 to 212 in 2010. This decline is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which fell by 22.22% from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #87,663 | -13.52% |
| Count | 231 | 212 | -8.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riechmann
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Riechmann, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is largely associated with those identifying as White. There was an increase of 2.55% in this group from 95.67% in 2000 to 98.11% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as "Two or more races" dropped from 2.16% to zero during the same decade. The figures for other groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stagnant, with no recorded individuals in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 98.11% | 2.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.16% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |