Explore the Family Name Riggleman
The meaning of Riggleman
Americanized form of German Riegelmann: topographic name for a farmer owning a long strip of land or for someone who lived near a watershed or a mountain blocking a valley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Riggleman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Riggleman saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 12,418th, but by 2010, it dropped down to 12,927th - a change of -4.1%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 2,292 in 2000 to 2,378 in 2010, representing a growth of 3.75%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a small reduction from 0.85 to 0.81, which corresponds to a -4.71% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,418 | #12,927 | -4.1% |
| Count | 2,292 | 2,378 | 3.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.81 | -4.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riggleman
Examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Riggleman, we see some subtle shifts from 2000 to 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as white slightly increased from 97.08% to 97.18%. The count of those claiming Asian/Pacific Islander heritage rose by 22.58%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 11.93%. Conversely, the proportion of individuals reporting two or more races declined by -9.23%, Black fell by -31.15%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by -19.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 97.18% | 0.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 1.22% | 11.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 0.59% | -9.23% |
| Black | 0.61% | 0.42% | -31.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.38% | 22.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.26% | 0.21% | -19.23% |