Explore the Family Name Rieg
The meaning of Rieg
South German and Swiss German: variant of Rieck 1 and Riegg, cognates of Rüegg (see Ruegg). Some characteristic forenames: German Bernhard, Dietmar.
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How common is the last name Rieg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rieg had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,680th in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it dropped to the 54,864th position, reflecting a change of -6.16%. There was also a small decrease in the count of individuals with this surname, from 378 in 2000 to 375 in 2010, a decline of -0.79%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a drop from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, a decrease of -7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #54,864 | -6.16% |
| Count | 378 | 375 | -0.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rieg
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Rieg according to the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some dynamic changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Rieg surname were identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 95.50% in 2000 to 93.33% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed significant growth, increasing from 2.38% to 4.00%, marking an increase of 68.07%. The representation of those of two or more ethnicities experienced a slight dip from 1.59% to 1.33%. No individuals with the Rieg surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.5% | 93.33% | -2.27% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 4% | 68.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.33% | -16.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |