Explore the Family Name Riestra
The meaning of Riestra
Asturian-Leonese: habitational name from a place called Riestra in Asturias (Spain), from Asturian-Leonese riestra ‘string’ (from Latin restis ‘rope’).
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How common is the last name Riestra in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Riestra has experienced a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname improved from 58,999th position to 51,066th during this decade, marking an increase of 13.45%. This indicates that more individuals adopted or were given this surname in this period. Similarly, the count of people with the surname Riestra rose by 27.1%, from 321 to 408. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100k population also saw an upward trend of 16.67% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #51,066 | 13.45% |
| Count | 321 | 408 | 27.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.14 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riestra
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting trends about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Riestra. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander, individuals of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities using this surname. Most significantly, the Hispanic community, which accounted for 94.70% of those with the surname Riestra in 2000, saw a slight increase to 96.32% by 2010. On the other hand, the representation of White ethnicity among those bearing this surname shrunk by 35.28% from 5.30% to 3.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.7% | 96.32% | 1.71% |
| White | 5.3% | 3.43% | -35.28% |
| 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% |