Explore the Family Name Riek
The meaning of Riek
German: variant of Rieck. Some characteristic forenames: German Edeltraud, Ute.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Riek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Riek has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 34,757 with 615 occurrences. By 2010, its rank rose to 34,618 and the count increased to 653. This presents a growth of 0.4% in rank and a 6.18% rise in occurrences over the decade. However, when considering the proportion per every 100,000 people, there was a slight drop of -4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,757 | #34,618 | 0.4% |
| Count | 615 | 653 | 6.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riek
In terms of ethnicity associated with the surname Riek, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicate some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those carrying this name identified as White (88.62% in 2000 and 85.76% in 2010), but there was a decline of 3.23% over the ten years. Those identifying as Black showed a significant increase from 4.39% to 10.87%, marking a growth of 147.61%. There was also an upward trend among Hispanics: from 0.98% in 2000 to 1.84% in 2010, indicating an 87.76% rise. However, individuals identifying as two or more races dropped dramatically from 5.37% to 0.92%, marking an 82.87% decrease. As for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identifications, both remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.62% | 85.76% | -3.23% |
| Black | 4.39% | 10.87% | 147.61% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 1.84% | 87.76% |
| Two or More Races | 5.37% | 0.92% | -82.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |