Explore the Family Name Riesner
The meaning of Riesner
German: occupational name for a maker of veils and hoods, from an agent derivative of Middle High German, Middle Low German rīse ‘veil’. Compare Reasner and Risner.
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How common is the last name Riesner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Riesner has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 101,157, but by 2010, it had slipped to 107,134, reflecting a change of -5.91%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 165 to 166 during the same period. This is interesting as the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.06, showing no significant growth or decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,157 | #107,134 | -5.91% |
| Count | 165 | 166 | 0.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riesner
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Riesner surname identify as White. In fact, between 2000 and 2010, this group saw an increase from 96.97% to 98.19%, indicating a slight upward trend. The data for other ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, either remained static at 0.00% or were suppressed for privacy reasons. This suggests that the Riesner surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 98.19% | 1.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |