Explore the Family Name Rifkind
The meaning of Rifkind
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rifkin. The final elementwas changed due to the influence of the Yiddish noun kind ‘child’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Dovid. French Estelle, Jacques.
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How common is the last name Rifkind in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rifkind experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 83,965th most common surname in America, but by 2010 this rank had slipped to 86,005, marking a decrease of 2.43%. However, despite this drop in ranking, the actual number of people bearing the Rifkind surname increased slightly from 208 to 217, an increase of 4.33%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5%, from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #86,005 | -2.43% |
| Count | 208 | 217 | 4.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rifkind
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rifkind, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 90% of people with this last name identified as White, although this percentage did decrease slightly from 95.19% to 93.55%. In 2010, the data shows some diversification with 3.23% identifying as Hispanic and 2.3% identifying with two or more races. No individuals with the Rifkind surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.19% | 93.55% | -1.72% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.23% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |