Explore the Family Name Rival
The meaning of Rival
French: topographic name from regional rival ‘stream, brook’. This surname is also found in Haiti.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rival in the United States?
The surname "Rival" has experienced a rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data collected from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 98,770, but by 2010, it had climbed to a position of 92,358, representing an increase of 6.49%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also rose during this period, going from 170 in 2000 to 199 in 2010, a notable growth of 17.06%. Consequently, the proportion of "Rival" per 100,000 people slightly increased from 0.06 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,770 | #92,358 | 6.49% |
| Count | 170 | 199 | 17.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rival
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, changes were observed in the distribution among those with the surname "Rival" from 2000 to 2010. While the percentage of those identified as white dropped from 64.12% to 55.28%, indicating a decrease of 13.79%, there was a substantial increase of 75.54% in those identifying as Black, rising from 10.59% to 18.59%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Hispanic persons with this surname showed a modest increase of 2.49%, moving from 17.65% to 18.09%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also saw an increase from 4.12% to 5.53%. There were no recorded changes for American Indian and Alaskan Natives or those of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.12% | 55.28% | -13.79% |
| Black | 10.59% | 18.59% | 75.54% |
| Hispanic | 17.65% | 18.09% | 2.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.12% | 5.53% | 34.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |