Explore the Family Name Riege
The meaning of Riege
North German: 1. topographic name from Middle Low German rige ‘row (of fields or houses)’. 2. habitational name from any of several places so named in Westphalia, Brandenburg, and former West Prussia.
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How common is the last name Riege in the United States?
The surname Riege, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a decline in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, Riege ranked 48,776 in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped down to 57,234, marking a decrease of 17.34%. The count of individuals with this surname also followed a similar pattern, with 406 people bearing the name in 2000 and only 356 in 2010, signifying a drop of 12.32%. As a result, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 20% from 0.15 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #57,234 | -17.34% |
| Count | 406 | 356 | -12.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riege
Looking at the ethnic identities associated with the surname Riege, data from the Decennial U.S. Census revealed that the majority of individuals identified as White. In 2000, Whites accounted for 96.06% of all Rieges, and this figure increased slightly to 97.75% in 2010. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a reduction of 36.94%, dropping from 2.22% in 2000 to 1.4% in 2010. There were no changes in the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. The Two or more races category which accounted for 1.48% in 2000 had no representation in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 97.75% | 1.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 1.4% | -36.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |