Explore the Family Name Rittenberry
The meaning of Rittenberry
Probably an altered form of Rittenberg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rittenberry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rittenberry has seen slight fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 23,594 in terms of popularity, slipping slightly to 24,325 by 2010, a decrease of 3.1%. The number of individuals with the Rittenberry surname, however, increased from 1,002 in 2000 to 1,031 in 2010, marking a rise of 2.89%. Nevertheless, the proportion of U.S citizens carrying this surname per 100k population declined by 5.41% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,594 | #24,325 | -3.1% |
| Count | 1,002 | 1,031 | 2.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.35 | -5.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rittenberry
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows varied changes among different ethnic groups bearing the Rittenberry surname between 2000 and 2010. For people identifying as White, the proportion decreased by 2.28% from 91.52% to 89.43%. On the other hand, those who identify as Black saw an increase of 12.56%, moving from 6.29% to 7.08%. Another notable change was observed among people of two or more races, where the percentage rose significantly from 0.8% to 2.04%, showing a substantial increase of 155%. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation emerged from zero in 2000 to 1.07% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.52% | 89.43% | -2.28% |
| Black | 6.29% | 7.08% | 12.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 2.04% | 155% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0% | 0% |