Explore the Family Name Rivere
The meaning of Rivere
1. Altered form, under the French influence in LA, of Spanish Rivero. 2. French (southern): Frenchified form of Catalan Ribera. Compare French cognate Rivière (see Riviere). Some characteristic forenames: French Honore.
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How common is the last name Rivere in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rivere has slightly decreased between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 38,464 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 38,691, showing a decrease of approximately 0.59%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual number of people with this surname increased from 541 to 571 during the same period, which is a growth rate of 5.55%. However, the proportion of individuals with the Rivere surname per 100,000 people saw a slight decrease of 5.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,464 | #38,691 | -0.59% |
| Count | 541 | 571 | 5.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rivere
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a diverse range of ethnic identities associated with the Rivere surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of those with this surname identified as White, with a slight decrease from 71.35% to 71.28%. The percentage of those who identify as Hispanic rose marginally from 19.78% to 19.96%. There was a notable decrease in the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, going from 4.44% to 3.68%. The proportion of those identifying as Black grew from 2.96% to 3.33%. Interestingly, in 2010, percentages of those identifying as having two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded for the first time at 0.88% each.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.35% | 71.28% | -0.1% |
| Hispanic | 19.78% | 19.96% | 0.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.44% | 3.68% | -17.12% |
| Black | 2.96% | 3.33% | 12.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |