Explore the Family Name Ritscher
The meaning of Ritscher
1. German: variant of Richard. 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Ryćer: nickname or status name from Upper Sorbian ryćer ‘knight’. Compare Ritcher.
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How common is the last name Ritscher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ritscher has seen a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ritscher ranked 116,835 in popularity with a count of 138, equivalent to a proportion of 0.05 per 100k people. However, by 2010, its rank had fallen to 129,047 with a count of 132, demonstrating a decline of 10.45% and 4.35% respectively. The proportion per 100k also fell by 20%, standing at 0.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #116,835 | #129,047 | -10.45% |
| Count | 138 | 132 | -4.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ritscher
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Ritscher, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there is an overwhelming prevalence of the White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, no significant presence of other ethnicities, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native was recorded. The dominance of the White ethnicity slightly dipped from 96.38% in 2000 to 96.21% in 2010, marking a marginal change of -0.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.38% | 96.21% | -0.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |