Explore the Family Name Riedinger
The meaning of Riedinger
German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Rieding or Riding in Bavaria. Compare Ridinger.
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How common is the last name Riedinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Riedinger has seen a slight change in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 29,964th in popularity with 739 people bearing this name and a proportion of 0.27 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname had slipped to the 31,107th position in popularity, even though there was a marginal increase in the count to 746 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease to 0.25, representing a 7.41% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,964 | #31,107 | -3.81% |
| Count | 739 | 746 | 0.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riedinger
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Riedinger identified as White in both the year 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 98.11% to 95.84%. There were no individuals who associated themselves with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years. However, a notable change occurred in the category of "Two or more races", which saw an increase from 0.81% in 2000 to 2.01% in 2010. Additionally, a new ethnicity appeared in 2010 with 1.61% of Riedingers identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.11% | 95.84% | -2.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 2.01% | 148.15% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |