Explore the Family Name Riff
The meaning of Riff
1. German: variant of Riewe 2. 2. Americanized form of German Reiff. 3. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): unexplained. It is most likely a Hebrew acronymic surname. 4. English: variant of Reeve. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Mayer.
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How common is the last name Riff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Riff" saw a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,654 and dropped to 55,255 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 15.95%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also fell from 418 to 372 during the same period, indicating an 11% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,654 | #55,255 | -15.95% |
| Count | 418 | 372 | -11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riff
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname "Riff" identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 94.74% in 2000 to 91.4% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.63% in 2000 to 5.65% in 2010. Moreover, in 2010, a small percentage (1.88%) identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which was not present in the 2000 data. The number of people identifying as being of two or more races decreased to zero by 2010, while the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.74% | 91.4% | -3.53% |
| Hispanic | 2.63% | 5.65% | 114.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |