Explore the Family Name Riedman
The meaning of Riedman
Americanized form of German Riedmann: topographic name for a marsh dweller, from Middle High German riet ‘bog, marsh’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Riedman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Riedman saw a dip between the years 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname fell from 60,887 in 2000 to 66,553 in 2010, a drop of approximately 9.31%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with the Riedman surname also dipped from 309 in 2000 to 297 in 2010, signifying a decrease of roughly 3.88%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 9.09% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #66,553 | -9.31% |
| Count | 309 | 297 | -3.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riedman
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the distribution of ethnic identities among those bearing the surname Riedman also experienced some changes from 2000 to 2010. The most notable shift was seen in the White ethnicity group, which increased from 94.50% in 2000 to 97.31% in 2010. On the other hand, there was a complete drop in the number of people identifying as having two or more races or Black, both going from small percentages in 2000 to zero in 2010. No change was observed in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the proportions remaining at zero throughout.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.5% | 97.31% | 2.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.62% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |