Explore the Family Name Riegert
The meaning of Riegert
German: variant of Rieger. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Lutz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Riegert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Riegert has seen fluctuations in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Riegert was ranked as the 33,933rd most popular surname, and by 2010 it had slipped slightly to rank 35,622nd. The actual count of individuals with the Riegert surname remained fairly stable during this period, going from 633 in 2000 to 631 in 2010, representing a small decrease of 0.32%. Furthermore, the proportion of those named Riegert per 100,000 people also saw a slight decline of 8.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,933 | #35,622 | -4.98% |
| Count | 633 | 631 | -0.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riegert
The ethnic identity associated with the Riegert surname shows some interesting changes over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the predominant ethnicity was white, accounting for 97.47% of the Riegerts. By 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 95.40%. There was no recorded change in the number of Riegerts of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent. However, there were notable increases in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.79% in 2000 to 1.90% in 2010, and those claiming two or more races, from 0.79% in 2000 to 1.27% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.47% | 95.4% | -2.12% |
| Hispanic | 0.79% | 1.9% | 140.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 1.27% | 60.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |