Explore the Family Name Risden
The meaning of Risden
English: variant of Risdon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Risden in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Risden saw minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it fell slightly from 48,776 to 50,851, marking a change of -4.25 percent. The count or the number of people with the Risden surname showed a marginal increase from 406 to 410, an increment of 0.99 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 individuals with this surname dipped by 6.67 percent, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #50,851 | -4.25% |
| Count | 406 | 410 | 0.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Risden
The ethnic identity associated with the Risden surname also experienced certain shifts in the same decade, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either 2000 or 2010. The percentage of Risden's identifying as White rose marginally from 90.64 percent to 91.95 percent, seeing an increase of 1.45 percent. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black fell slightly from 4.68 percent to 4.39 percent, a decrease of 6.20 percent. Hispanic Risden's remained relatively stable, dipping only slightly from 2.46 percent to 2.44 percent. The category of two or more races dropped from 2.22 percent to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.64% | 91.95% | 1.45% |
| Black | 4.68% | 4.39% | -6.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.46% | 2.44% | -0.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |