Explore the Family Name Riedesel
The meaning of Riedesel
German: presumably from a nickname from Middle High German rīten ‘to ride’ + esel ‘donkey’, denoting a riding animal. This is the name of a noble family in Hesse.
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How common is the last name Riedesel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Riedesel decreased slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname fell from 36,328 to 36,788, illustrating a decline of 1.27%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 582 to 607, marking a growth of 4.3%. The proportion per 100,000 people also showed a minor decrease over this decade, falling from 0.22 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,328 | #36,788 | -1.27% |
| Count | 582 | 607 | 4.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riedesel
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Riedesel identified as White according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.63% of the Riedesels identified as White, although this figure did drop to 97.03% by 2010. There were no reported instances of this surname among people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those belonging to two or more races, Black people, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year. Interestingly, in 2010, there was a 2.31% portion of people with the Riedesel surname identifying as Hispanic, an ethnicity not recorded for this surname in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.63% | 97.03% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |