Explore the Family Name Ritzinger
The meaning of Ritzinger
German: habitational name for someone from either of two places called Ritzing, in Bavaria, Germany and in Burgenland, Austria. Some characteristic forenames: German Heimo, Kurt, Volker.
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How common is the last name Ritzinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ritzinger decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 85,643, but by 2010, it had dropped to 110,825, marking a decrease of 29.4%. The number of people with this surname also fell from 203 in 2000 to 159 in 2010, a decline of 21.67%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the Ritzinger name per 100,000 people dropped by 37.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #110,825 | -29.4% |
| Count | 203 | 159 | -21.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.05 | -37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ritzinger
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the overwhelming majority of those with the Ritzinger surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 99.51% identified as White, but the figure slightly decreased to 98.11% by 2010. The census data does not show any Ritzinger identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.51% | 98.11% | -1.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |