Explore the Family Name Ritthaler
The meaning of Ritthaler
German: probably a topographic name from Middle High German riet ‘reed, marsh’ + tal ‘valley’, + the -er suffix denoting an inhabitant. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Ritthaler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ritthaler saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ritthaler was ranked as the 48,877th most popular surname in the United States and by 2010, it had dropped to the 54,178th position, representing a change of -10.85%. The number of people with this surname also decreased from 405 in 2000 to 381 in 2010, a -5.93% change. Correspondingly, the proportion of people named Ritthaler per 100,000 residents declined by -13.33%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #54,178 | -10.85% |
| Count | 405 | 381 | -5.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ritthaler
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ritthaler, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of individuals with the surname identified as White. Between these years, there was a slight decrease in this figure from 96.79% to 95.54%. Interestingly, the data shows an increase in those identifying as belonging to two or more races, with the percentage growing from 1.23% in 2000 to 1.84% in 2010, a notable 49.59% change. Meanwhile, no individuals with the surname Ritthaler identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 95.54% | -1.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.84% | 49.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |