Explore the Family Name Riffey
The meaning of Riffey
Possibly an altered form of German Riffer, from an ancient Germanic personal name, Ricfrid, a compound of rīc ‘power(ful)’ + frid ‘peace’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Riffey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Riffey has seen a decline in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Riffey ranked 26,761 in popularity with a proportion of 0.32 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 28,679, indicating a decrease of 7.17%, and the proportion per 100k people had also dipped by 12.5% to 0.28. The total count of individuals carrying the Riffey surname decreased from 855 to 831, marking a diminution of 2.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,761 | #28,679 | -7.17% |
| Count | 855 | 831 | -2.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.28 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riffey
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Riffey, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, presents an interesting shift over the same period. In 2000, a vast majority of those bearing the surname identified as White at 96.96%. This proportion saw a minor decrease to 95.67% by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, jumping from 0.70% to 1.93%. Identifications as Hispanic also grew from 0.70% to 1.08%. Meanwhile, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native declined from 1.29% to 0.96%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 95.67% | -1.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 1.93% | 175.71% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 1.08% | 54.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.29% | 0.96% | -25.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |