Explore the Family Name Rieser
The meaning of Rieser
German: 1. Alemannic form of Reiser. 2. habitational name for someone from Ries near Passau. 3. Alemannic form of Rüsser or Rüser, variants of Reusser 1. 4. variant of Riesser, a habitational name for someone from Ries(s), a region of Bavaria. This surname, in any of the possible senses, is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Some characteristic forenames: German Aloys, Ernst, Fritz, Hannelore, Hans, Manfred, Ruedi, Volker. French Norvin, Alain, Marcel.
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How common is the last name Rieser in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rieser has seen a decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,501st and by 2010, it had slipped to 29,231st, marking a decline of 24.38 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped from 1,008 in 2000 to 810 in 2010, reflecting a drop of 19.64 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Rieser per 100,000 fell by 27.03 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,501 | #29,231 | -24.38% |
| Count | 1,008 | 810 | -19.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.27 | -27.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rieser
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most bearers of the surname Rieser identify as White, accounting for 96.43 percent in 2000 and slightly fewer at 96.17 percent in 2010. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity saw the most significant increase, rising from 0.69 percent in 2000 to 1.85 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Rieser being associated with Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. As for those identifying with Asian/Pacific Islander or Two or more races, their numbers decreased in 2010, with the former category witnessing total depletion.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.43% | 96.17% | -0.27% |
| Hispanic | 0.69% | 1.85% | 168.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 0.86% | -13.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |