Explore the Family Name Rieman
The meaning of Rieman
Americanized form of German Riemann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rieman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rieman has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 18,412 in popularity but fell to 18,928 in 2010. This signifies a change of -2.8 in rank. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,385 in 2000 to 1,442 in 2010, showing a growth of 4.12 percent. Although the number of people bearing the Rieman surname increased, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 3.92 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,412 | #18,928 | -2.8% |
| Count | 1,385 | 1,442 | 4.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.49 | -3.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rieman
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Rieman. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 97.04 in 2000 to 94.80 in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw the most significant increase over this decade, from 1.66 percent to 3.12 percent. There was also growth in the Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races categories, which increased by 27.91 percent and 76.47 percent respectively. No changes were noted within the Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native populations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 94.8% | -2.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 3.12% | 87.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0.51% | 0.9% | 76.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.55% | 27.91% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |