Explore the Family Name Riecke
The meaning of Riecke
South German: variant of Rieck 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Erna, Hans, Hermann, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Riecke in the United States?
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting information about the popularity of the surname 'Riecke'. In 2000, Riecke was ranked 40,552nd in popularity across the U.S., with a count of 508 individuals bearing this surname. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 44,356, marking a decline of 9.38%. The number of people named Riecke also decreased slightly to 485, which represents a decrease of 4.53%. As a result, the proportion per 100k of the population also fell from 0.19 to 0.16, a drop of 15.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,552 | #44,356 | -9.38% |
| Count | 508 | 485 | -4.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riecke
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Riecke, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, a significant majority (97.05%) of individuals with this last name identified as White. This figure rose slightly to 97.32% in 2010. The representation of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.18% to 0% over the same period. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname who identified as being of two or more races, Hispanic, or Black in either year. It is noteworthy that there was a small yet notable increase in the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native from 0% in 2000 to 1.03% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 97.32% | 0.28% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.18% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |