Explore the Family Name Riveira
The meaning of Riveira
Galician and Portuguese: variant of Ribeira, a habitational name from any of numerous places called Ribeira, meaning ‘bank, shore’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Riveira in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Riveira has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Riveira was ranked as the 69,854th most popular surname, whereas, by 2010, it had climbed to the 59,603rd spot, representing a notable 14.67% increase. The number of individuals with the surname also rose during this period from 262 to 339, marking a significant 29.39% growth. Consequently, the representation of the Riveira surname per 100,000 people increased by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #59,603 | 14.67% |
| Count | 262 | 339 | 29.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riveira
The ethnicity associated with the surname Riveira also changed slightly over the same decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the ethnic identity associated primarily with the surname was Hispanic at 66.79%, which grew to 69.62% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased from 23.66% to 22.42%. Similarly, the proportion of those with Asian/Pacific Islander background fell by 5.81%. Notably, the percentage of individuals claiming two or more races under this name saw a drop of 28.28%. The figures for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.79% | 69.62% | 4.24% |
| White | 23.66% | 22.42% | -5.24% |
| Two or More Races | 5.34% | 3.83% | -28.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.44% | 3.24% | -5.81% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |