Explore the Family Name Rietveld
The meaning of Rietveld
Dutch: topographic name for someone living by a reedbed, from riet ‘reed’ + veld ‘uncultivated land’. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Dirk, Gerrit, Willem.
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How common is the last name Rietveld in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rietveld has seen a slight rise in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 42,437th most popular surname and by 2010, it had climbed to the 40,432nd position, marking a change of 4.72%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 481 in 2000 to 541 in 2010, a growth of 12.47%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #40,432 | 4.72% |
| Count | 481 | 541 | 12.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rietveld
When considering the ethnicity associated with the Rietveld surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, we see that the majority falls under the White category, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 96.88% in 2000 to 94.09% in 2010. There was no representation in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for both years. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races grew from 1.87% in 2000 to 2.4% in 2010. Additionally, the surname appeared within the Hispanic community in 2010, after having no representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 94.09% | -2.88% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.59% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 2.4% | 28.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |