Explore the Family Name Rillera
The meaning of Rillera
Hispanic (Philippines): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rillera in the United States?
The surname Rillera, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked as the 59,147th most common name, but by 2010, it had climbed to 54,296th place, marking an 8.2% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 320 in 2000 to 380 in 2010 - a substantial growth of 18.75%. The proportion of individuals named Rillera per 100,000 people increased slightly from 0.12 to 0.13 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #54,296 | 8.2% |
| Count | 320 | 380 | 18.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rillera
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rillera, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group represented 55.63% of the Rilleras in 2000 and grew to account for 67.11% by 2010, reflecting a significant increase of 20.64%. The proportions identifying with two or more races and as White declined by 43.09% and 34.36% respectively over the same period. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 16.88% in 2000, dropping slightly to 15.79% in 2010. There were no instances of Rilleras identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 55.63% | 67.11% | 20.64% |
| Hispanic | 16.88% | 15.79% | -6.46% |
| White | 15.63% | 10.26% | -34.36% |
| Two or More Races | 10.63% | 6.05% | -43.09% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |