Explore the Family Name Rivenbark
The meaning of Rivenbark
Americanized form of German Reifenberg (see Rifenburg).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rivenbark in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Rivenbark" experienced a modest decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 15,154th, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 16,728th position, indicating a decrease of 10.39%. Additionally, the count, which refers to the number of individuals bearing this name, also descended slightly from 1,785 in 2000 to 1,710 in 2010, marking a 4.2% reduction. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 12.12%, from 0.66 in 2000 to 0.58 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,154 | #16,728 | -10.39% |
| Count | 1,785 | 1,710 | -4.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.58 | -12.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rivenbark
In terms of ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those with the Rivenbark surname identified as White, constituting 97.25% in 2000 and 96.26% in 2010. This showed a negligible decline of 1.02%. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander was 0.45% in 2000 but went down to zero by 2010. On the other hand, there was a remarkable increase in the ownership of this surname among those identifying with two or more races, growing from 0.50% in 2000 to 1.64% in 2010 — a change of 228%. Hispanic ownership decreased by 23.26% from 1.29% to 0.99%, while the Black population started appearing in the records with a 0.58% share in 2010. No data was available for American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 96.26% | -1.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0.5% | 1.64% | 228% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 0.99% | -23.26% |
| Black | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |