Explore the Family Name Rissmiller
The meaning of Rissmiller
Americanized form of North German Rissmüller, or South German Reismüller, a habitational name for someone from a place called Reismühle, literally ‘mill in the bushes’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rissmiller in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rissmiller saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 36,956th most common surname and fell to the 40,144th position by 2010, an 8.63% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also declined slightly over the decade from 569 to 546, representing a 4.04% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of Rissmiller per 100,000 people dropped by 9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,956 | #40,144 | -8.63% |
| Count | 569 | 546 | -4.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rissmiller
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Rissmiller surname was predominantly associated with White ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage dropped a bit from 99.65% to 97.07%. Individuals identifying as two or more races made their debut in 2010, making up 1.47% of the Rissmillers. However, no significant presence of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities was recorded for this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.65% | 97.07% | -2.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |