Explore the Family Name Rieth
The meaning of Rieth
German: topographic name from Middle High German riet ‘reed’ or a habitational name from any of several places called with this word.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rieth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rieth has shown a significant increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname moved from 20,072 in 2000 to 17,752 in 2010, an improvement of approximately 11.56%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname grew from 1,236 to 1,578 during the same period, representing an increase of 27.67%. The proportion of people named Rieth per 100,000 also saw a rise of 15.22%, moving from 0.46 to 0.53.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,072 | #17,752 | 11.56% |
| Count | 1,236 | 1,578 | 27.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.53 | 15.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rieth
Regarding the ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Rieth, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting trends between 2000 and 2010. A majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, though there was a slight decrease from 96.60% in 2000 to 95.50% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw increases of 64.38% and 143.08% respectively, albeit from smaller bases. The proportion of Rieths identifying as belonging to 'Two or more races' slightly decreased by 5.79%, while the percentage of those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 95.5% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 0.65% | 1.58% | 143.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 1.2% | 64.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.14% | -5.79% |
| Black | 0.81% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |