Explore the Family Name Riedlinger
The meaning of Riedlinger
South German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Riedlingen, in Baden, Bavaria, and Württemberg.
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How common is the last name Riedlinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Riedlinger has seen a slight dip in popularity over the decade. In 2000, it was ranked 36,860th most popular, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 38,640th position, marking a decrease of 4.83%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Riedlinger surname remained relatively stable from 571 in 2000 to 572 in 2010, indicating only a marginal increase of 0.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,860 | #38,640 | -4.83% |
| Count | 571 | 572 | 0.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riedlinger
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Riedlinger surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identified as White, although there was a minor decrease from 96.50% in 2000 to 94.41% in 2010. The percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander declined from 0.88% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races slightly decreased by 10.29%. Interestingly, new ethnic identities appeared in the 2010 census with individuals identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native, accounting for 2.10% and 1.05% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 94.41% | -2.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.1% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 1.57% | -10.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |