Explore the Family Name Rivenburg
The meaning of Rivenburg
Americanized form of German Reifenberg (see Rifenburg).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rivenburg in the United States?
According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rivenburg has seen a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, it held the rank of 34,904 and was carried by 612 individuals, representing a proportion of 0.23 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 38,850, and the count decreased to 568 individuals, reducing the proportion to 0.19 per 100,000. These changes represent a decrease in popularity by 11.31% in rank and 7.19% in count, and a 17.39% reduction in proportion per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,904 | #38,850 | -11.31% |
| Count | 612 | 568 | -7.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rivenburg
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts within the population carrying the surname Rivenburg between 2000 and 2010. The majority of bearers identified as White, though this proportion dipped slightly from 95.59% to 94.37%, a change of -1.28%. A small percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 0.98% to 1.06%, marking an increase of 8.16%. The proportion identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase from 2.61% to 3.35%, a substantial rise of 28.35%. There were no recorded changes for those who identify as Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.59% | 94.37% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.61% | 3.35% | 28.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.98% | 1.06% | 8.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |