Explore the Family Name Riesberg
The meaning of Riesberg
German: variant of Rieseberg, a habitational name from a place so named near Helmstedt, Lower Saxony.
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How common is the last name Riesberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Riesberg slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 48,567th most popular surname, but by 2010, it moved to the 48,901st spot, showing a minor decline of 0.69%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 408 in 2000 to 431 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 5.64%. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.15 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #48,901 | -0.69% |
| Count | 408 | 431 | 5.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riesberg
In terms of ethnicity, the Riesberg surname shows a predominantly white ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of those with the Riesberg surname identified as white, with a negligible decrease of 0.05% over the decade. There was an increase in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and people of two or more races bearing the Riesberg surname, rising from 1.23% to 1.62% and 1.39% respectively. Notably, there were no individuals categorized as Hispanic, Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native with this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.57% | 96.52% | -0.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.23% | 1.62% | 31.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.39% | 13.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |