Explore the Family Name Rivett
The meaning of Rivett
1. English (Norfolk and Suffolk): nickname from Middle English rivet(te) ‘rivet’, perhaps used for a riveter or maker of rivets. 2. Variant of Rivette 1, a surname of French origin.
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How common is the last name Rivett in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rivett saw a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rivett was ranked 33,528 in terms of popularity but slipped to 51,610 by 2010, signifying a decrease by 53.93%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also dropped from 642 in 2000 to just 403 in 2010, a 37.23% reduction. This trend is further illustrated by the proportion per 100,000 people which fell by 41.67%, from 0.24 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,528 | #51,610 | -53.93% |
| Count | 642 | 403 | -37.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.14 | -41.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rivett
When it comes to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. While the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Rivett surname identified as White (95.79% in 2000 and 93.05% in 2010), there were increases in other ethnic categories. People identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by 87.10% from 0.93% to 1.74%. Interestingly, two new categories emerged in 2010 with 2.73% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native and 1.24% claiming two or more races. However, those identifying as Hispanic decreased by 27.49%, while the percentage of Black individuals remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.79% | 93.05% | -2.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 1.74% | 87.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 1.24% | -27.49% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |