Explore the Family Name Riese
The meaning of Riese
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Ries 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Fritz, Horst, Willi.
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How common is the last name Riese in the United States?
The surname Riese saw a slight shift in its popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked as the 19,048th most popular surname but by 2010, it fell to the 19,966th position, marking a decrease of approximately 4.82%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Riese surname increased by 1.59% from 1,322 in 2000 to 1,343 in 2010. However, when calculated as a proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the Riese surname declined by 6.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,048 | #19,966 | -4.82% |
| Count | 1,322 | 1,343 | 1.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.46 | -6.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riese
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Riese surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage decreased slightly from 95.99% in 2000 to 95.09% in 2010. During the same period, there was a noticeable increase of 76.32% in those identifying as having two or more races, albeit from a small base of 0.76% in 2000. There is also a minor increase in the number of Hispanics from 1.59% to 1.94%. Those identifying as Black however, dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.06% in 2000. Asian/Pacific Islanders were recorded for the first time in 2010 at 0.74%, while there were no Rieses who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 95.09% | -0.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 1.94% | 22.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 1.34% | 76.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Black | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |