Explore the Family Name Rightmire
The meaning of Rightmire
Americanized form of German Reitmeyer (see Reitmeier).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rightmire in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rightmire was ranked 44,273 in popularity in 2000 and fell slightly to 44,957 in 2010. This represents a slight decline of 1.54% over the decade. However, the total count of individuals with this surname grew from 458 in 2000 to 477 in 2010, indicating an increase of 4.15%. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 5.88%, from 0.17 to 0.16 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,273 | #44,957 | -1.54% |
| Count | 458 | 477 | 4.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rightmire
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of the individuals with the surname Rightmire identified as White, comprising 97.6% in 2000 and 96.65% in 2010, reflecting a minor decrease of 0.97%. There was no record of any Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities associated with this surname during both census years. Nevertheless, there was a marked increase in individuals identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.09% in 2000 to 1.89% in 2010, a significant change of 73.39%. Additionally, the Hispanic representation also emerged in 2010 at 1.05%, where it was nonexistent in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 96.65% | -0.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.89% | 73.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |