Explore the Family Name Riis
The meaning of Riis
1. Scandinavian: nickname from ris ‘twigs, scrub’, or a habitational name from any of several places so named in Denmark. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from any of the five farmsteads named Ris, from Old Norse hrís ‘brushwood’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Holger, Johan.
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How common is the last name Riis in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Riis has slightly decreased in the United States over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 67,317th most popular, with 274 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, it had slipped to the 72,771st position, a decline of 8.1 percent, with a count of 267, marking a decrease of 2.55 percent. The proportion per 100k similarly saw a dip of 10 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #72,771 | -8.1% |
| Count | 274 | 267 | -2.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riis
In terms of ethnicity, census data reveals that the majority of those with the Riis surname identify as White, with a slight increase from 94.53 percent in 2000 to 95.51 percent in 2010. Hispanic representation within the Riis population declined by 38.36 percent during the same period. There were no records of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races under this surname. This information, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, highlights the predominately White ethnic identity associated with the Riis surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.53% | 95.51% | 1.04% |
| Hispanic | 3.65% | 2.25% | -38.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |