Explore the Family Name Riske
The meaning of Riske
1. German: habitational name from Risk in Saxony-Anhalt or Riskau in Lower Saxony. 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Rězk and Rězka (see Reske 2). Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Hedwig, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Riske in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Riske has seen a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,447, but by 2010, it had slipped to 31,068, reflecting a decrease of 5.5%. The count of individuals with the Riske surname also dropped slightly during this period from 756 to 747, marking a 1.19% decrease. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Riske per 100,000 also fell by 10.71%, going from 0.28 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,447 | #31,068 | -5.5% |
| Count | 756 | 747 | -1.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riske
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Riske, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White with 96.96% in 2000 and 96.65% in 2010, showing a minor decrease of 0.32%. The Hispanic ethnicity using this surname increased by 32.56%, from 1.72% in 2000 to 2.28% in 2010. However, there were no recorded changes in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities with the Riske surname during this period. Data for those identifying as 'Two or more races' was available for 2000 (at 0.66%) but was suppressed for 2010 to ensure privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 96.65% | -0.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.28% | 32.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |