Explore the Family Name Riss
The meaning of Riss
German: 1. topographic name from Middle High German rise ‘channel, crevice’, or a topographic name for someone living by a tributary of the Danube so named. 2. from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name based on rīc ‘power(ful), rich’. 3. altered form of Riess.
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How common is the last name Riss in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Riss has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 37,938th in the nation with around 550 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 43,206 and the count of people with the Riss surname decreased to 500. This indicates a decline of approximately 13.89% in rank and a 9.09% drop in count from 2000 to 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also saw a fall of 15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,938 | #43,206 | -13.89% |
| Count | 550 | 500 | -9.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riss
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Riss surname identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, making up 93.45% and 93.4% of the population respectively. The representation of people identifying as of Two or More Races declined slightly from 1.45% to 1.2%, a change of -17.24%. The Hispanic population remained steady at 4%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.45% | 93.4% | -0.05% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 4% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.2% | -17.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |