Explore the Family Name Rittgers
The meaning of Rittgers
Perhaps an altered form of German Röttgers or Rüttgers, patronymics from a Low German form of the personal name Rüdiger (see Rudiger).
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How common is the last name Rittgers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rittgers has seen a subtle shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,833rd in terms of popularity but decreased slightly to the 41,234th spot by 2010, signifying a minor drop of 0.98 percent. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 504 in 2000 to 528 in 2010, representing a growth of approximately 4.76 percent. Despite this increase, the proportion of people bearing the Rittgers surname per 100,000 in the population dipped by 5.26 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,833 | #41,234 | -0.98% |
| Count | 504 | 528 | 4.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rittgers
Ethnicity-wise, the Rittgers surname primarily identifies with the White ethnic group, with 96.63 percent in 2000 decreasing slightly to 94.70 percent in 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The Hispanic representation within the Rittgers surname holders saw a significant rise of 90.65 percent from 1.39 percent in 2000 to 2.65 percent in 2010. Additionally, a small percentage identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races, with these categories witnessing changes of 0 percent and 11.76 percent respectively. It's important to note that there were no representations from the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 94.7% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 2.65% | 90.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.33% | 11.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |