Explore the Family Name Ritzenthaler
The meaning of Ritzenthaler
Alsatian and German: habitational name for someone from Ritzent(h)al, a place in Haut-Rhin, Alsace.
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How common is the last name Ritzenthaler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ritzenthaler holds a steady popularity in the United States. In 2000, the surname ranked 50,055 and increased slightly to rank 49,999 in 2010. This represents a modest rise of 0.11%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 393 in 2000 to 419 in 2010, showing an increase of 6.62%. However, when viewed proportionally per 100k people, there was a slight dip of -6.67% between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #49,999 | 0.11% |
| Count | 393 | 419 | 6.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ritzenthaler
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ritzenthaler has been quite consistent over time, as reflected by the Decennial U.S. Census data. Predominantly, it is associated with the White ethnicity, which accounted for 97.20% in 2000 and dipped slightly to 94.99% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase of 87.64%, from 1.78% in 2000 to 3.34% in 2010. There were no Ritzenthalers who identified their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 94.99% | -2.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 3.34% | 87.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |