Explore the Family Name Riviera
The meaning of Riviera
1. Italian: topographic name for someone who lived by the bank of a river (from Latin riparia), or a habitational name from any of the places called Riviera, such as Riviera d’Adda in Bergamo province. 2. Hispanic: probably of Italian origin (see 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Luis, Carlos, Jose, Juana, Ana, Arturo, Domingo, Eloisa, Eugenio, Germano, Guillermo, Gustavo.
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How common is the last name Riviera in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Riviera ranked 19,908 in popularity in 2000 and then slightly dipped to 20,709 by 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 4.02%. Despite this slight drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals carrying the Riviera surname increased from 1,248 in 2000 to 1,277 in 2010, showing a modest growth of 2.32%. However, the proportion of the Riviera surname per 100,000 people declined by 6.52% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,908 | #20,709 | -4.02% |
| Count | 1,248 | 1,277 | 2.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.43 | -6.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riviera
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a notable increase in the proportion of individuals with the Riviera surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Rivieras identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled, jumping from 0.72% to 1.49%, while those identifying as Hispanic rose from 58.73% to 64.21%. On the other hand, there was a significant decline of about 17.96% in those identifying as White, dropping from 30.45% in 2000 to 24.98% in 2010. People identifying as Black saw a minor decrease of 2.26%, and the proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also dropped significantly from 1.12% to 0.55%. The percentage of Rivieras identifying with two or more races remained relatively stable, with a small decrease of 2.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 58.73% | 64.21% | 9.33% |
| White | 30.45% | 24.98% | -17.96% |
| Black | 7.53% | 7.36% | -2.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 1.49% | 106.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.41% | -2.08% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.12% | 0.55% | -50.89% |