Explore the Family Name Rittenberg
The meaning of Rittenberg
Jewish (Ashkenazic): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rittenberg in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rittenberg saw a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 50,903 in terms of prevalence across the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen slightly to rank 52,851, marking a change of -3.83%. However, the actual count of people with this surname rose from 385 to 392, showing a modest increase of 1.82%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 7.14%, indicating that while the number of people bearing this surname increased, it did not keep pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #52,851 | -3.83% |
| Count | 385 | 392 | 1.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rittenberg
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Rittenberg identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase from 92.73% to 93.37%. The representation of Hispanic individuals within this group also rose by 20.71%, from 3.38% to 4.08%. However, those identifying with two or more races and Black ethnicities, which accounted for 1.82% and 1.30% respectively in 2000, had no presence reported in the 2010 data. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.73% | 93.37% | 0.69% |
| Hispanic | 3.38% | 4.08% | 20.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.3% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |