Explore the Family Name Riquier
The meaning of Riquier
French: variant of Richer 1. Compare Rickey. History: François Riquet or Riquier dit Laverdure from Saint-Léger-Dubosq in Calvados, France, married Marie-Anne Renaud in Montreal, QC, in 1699. His descendants also bear an altered form of the surname Riquier, Rickey, and also the surname Laverdure.
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How common is the last name Riquier in the United States?
The surname Riquier has seen mild growth in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 117,538th most popular surname, while in 2010, it moved up to rank 113,791, marking a 3.19% increase in popularity. The count of individuals carrying this surname also experienced an increase of 12.41%, growing from 137 in 2000 to 154 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #117,538 | #113,791 | 3.19% |
| Count | 137 | 154 | 12.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riquier
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Riquier using the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominance of White ethnicity throughout both years. In 2000, 94.89% of those with the Riquier surname identified as White, and this figure saw a negligible decrease to 94.81% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Black individuals or those of American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year. However, there was a new appearance of the Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, accounting for 3.25% of people with the Riquier surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.89% | 94.81% | -0.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.25% | 0% |
| 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% |