Explore the Family Name Riego
The meaning of Riego
Asturian-Leonese: topographic name from a Castilianized form of riegu ‘ditch, channel, furrow’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Riego in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Riego has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, the name was ranked 78,326th and by 2010 it had climbed to the 63,524th position, marking an 18.9% increase. The count of individuals carrying this surname also saw a notable surge from 227 in 2000 to 314 in 2010, a growth rate of 38.33%. Moreover, the proportion per 100,000 people increased by 37.5%, moving from 0.08 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #63,524 | 18.9% |
| Count | 227 | 314 | 38.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riego
The ethnic identity linked to the surname Riego also witnessed some changes between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this percentage decreased slightly from 58.15% to 56.69%. Those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase, jumping from 2.20% to 6.37%. The percentage of those identifying as White dipped by 4.34%, settling at 14.33% in 2010, while the Hispanic category recorded a drop of 6.31% to reach 22.29%. There were no reported individuals with the surname Riego identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 58.15% | 56.69% | -2.51% |
| Hispanic | 23.79% | 22.29% | -6.31% |
| White | 14.98% | 14.33% | -4.34% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% | 6.37% | 189.55% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |