Explore the Family Name Riesgo
The meaning of Riesgo
Spanish: topographic name from riesgo, a variant of riesco, ancient form of risco ‘crag, cliff’. It is found mainly in Asturias.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Riesgo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Riesgo has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Riesgo was ranked as the 46,331st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had improved its standing to the 44,500th spot, showing a change of 3.95%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased over this time period from 433 to 483, demonstrating an uptick of 11.55%. However, despite these changes, the proportion of people named Riesgo per 100k population remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,331 | #44,500 | 3.95% |
| Count | 433 | 483 | 11.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riesgo
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Riesgo, there have been some notable shifts from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native carrying this surname. The percentage of individuals identified as White decreased significantly from 13.86% in 2000 to 9.73% in 2010, marking a change of -29.80%. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase over the decade from 84.53% to 89.44%, indicating a positive shift of 5.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.53% | 89.44% | 5.81% |
| White | 13.86% | 9.73% | -29.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |