Explore the Family Name Riegner
The meaning of Riegner
German: unexplained. Compare Reigner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Riegner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Riegner saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Riegner ranked 102,691 in popularity with a count of 162 occurrences for every 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the rank fell to 115,034 and the occurrence dropped to 152 per 100,000 individuals, marking a change of -12.02% in rank and -6.17% in count. The proportion of people with the Riegner surname also decreased by -16.67%, from 0.06% per 100,000 people to just 0.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,691 | #115,034 | -12.02% |
| Count | 162 | 152 | -6.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riegner
The ethnic identity associated with the Riegner surname is predominantly white, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.15% of those with the Riegner surname identified as white, which increased to 99.34% by 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of Riegners identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Hispanic, or belonging to two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.15% | 99.34% | 1.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |