Explore the Family Name Riesen
The meaning of Riesen
German and Swiss German: 1. habitational name from any of several places so named in Bavaria, Württemberg, and Tyrol. 2. patronymic from Riese. Compare Risen. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Riesen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Riesen has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,374th most common name but by 2010 it had climbed to 35,945th, showing an increase of 3.82%. Furthermore, the number of individuals with this surname also increased from 561 in 2000 to 624 in 2010, a significant 11.23% growth. However, the proportion of the population with this surname remained stable over the decade at 0.21 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,374 | #35,945 | 3.82% |
| Count | 561 | 624 | 11.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riesen
The ethnicity associated with the surname Riesen, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, with 97.50% identified as such in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.51% in 2010. There was a noticeable appearance of Hispanic identity, constituting 2.40% in 2010 from no representation in 2000. Noteworthy is the emergence of mixed ethnic identities (Two or more races) representing 0.80% in 2010. In contrast, American Indian and Alaskan Native identity dropped off completely, going from 1.07% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Black identities remained unrepresented in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 95.51% | -2.04% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.07% | 0% | 0% |