Explore the Family Name Riemann
The meaning of Riemann
German: 1. northern variant of Reimann. 2. topographic name from Middle Low German ri(d)e ‘stream, small watercourse’ + man ‘man’. 3. in some cases from an old habitational name denoting a person from Riga, Latvia. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Juergen, Kurt. Scandinavian Alf.
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How common is the last name Riemann in the United States?
The surname Riemann, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight increase in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked 33,471 in the United States and by 2010, it had moved up to 32,268, an increase of 3.59%. The total count of people bearing this surname also rose from 643 in 2000 to 714 in 2010, representing an 11.04% growth. Despite these changes, the proportion of Riemanns per 100k population remained constant at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,471 | #32,268 | 3.59% |
| Count | 643 | 714 | 11.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riemann
As for its ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Riemann surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease (from 96.73% to 93.42%) between 2000 and 2010. The second most common ethnicity is Hispanic, which saw an increase from 1.71% to 2.94%. The proportion identifying with two or more races also showed a significant rise, from 1.09% in 2000 to 3.08% in 2010. There were no Riemanns who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 93.42% | -3.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 3.08% | 182.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 2.94% | 71.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |