Explore the Family Name Rilling
The meaning of Rilling
German and Swiss German: patronymic from Rill.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rilling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rilling saw a decline from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the surname fell from 34,342 in 2000 to 38,948 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 13.41%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname Rilling also dropped by 9.29%, from 624 in 2000 to 566 in 2010. This resulted in a 17.39% drop in the proportion per 100,000 people bearing the Rilling surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,342 | #38,948 | -13.41% |
| Count | 624 | 566 | -9.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rilling
The Decennial U.S. Census data also presents an interesting shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Rilling surname. In 2000, the majority identifying as White was 95.51%, but this decreased slightly to 92.76% by 2010. People who identified as Hispanic and bore the Rilling surname increased significantly from just 0.96% in 2000 to 3.36% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw a reduction from 2.40% to 1.77%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year. However, by 2010, there were individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, a category that was not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.51% | 92.76% | -2.88% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 3.36% | 250% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 1.77% | -26.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |