Explore the Family Name Rieken
The meaning of Rieken
German: patronymic from Riek(e) (see Rieck 2), or an altered form of Riecken.
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How common is the last name Rieken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rieken has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rieken was ranked as the 33,292nd most popular surname, while by 2010 it had risen to be the 31,790th most popular, a change of 4.51%. Additionally, the count of individuals with the Rieken surname increased from 647 in 2000 to 726 in 2010, a 12.21% increase. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also saw a slight increase of 4.17% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,292 | #31,790 | 4.51% |
| Count | 647 | 726 | 12.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.25 | 4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rieken
The ethnicity associated with the surname Rieken also showed some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The white demographic with this name decreased slightly from 93.66% in 2000 to 91.87% in 2010. However, the Hispanic population with this surname increased by 33.72%, from 4.33% to 5.79%. Also of note is the appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander representation in 2010, which was previously non-existent in 2000. The group identifying as two or more races also saw a 14.81% increase over the ten-year period. There were no changes in Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native demographics during this time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.66% | 91.87% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 4.33% | 5.79% | 33.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.24% | 14.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |