Explore the Family Name Rizer
The meaning of Rizer
Americanized form of German Reiser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rizer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rizer has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 19,248 with a count of 1,303, but by 2010, its rank dropped to 21,218 with a lower count of 1,237 - a decrease of 10.23% in rank and 5.07% in count. The proportion per 100k also fell by 12.5% during this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,248 | #21,218 | -10.23% |
| Count | 1,303 | 1,237 | -5.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.42 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rizer
The ethnic identity of those with the surname Rizer shifted somewhat between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native went down to zero, while individuals identifying as Black decreased by 10.65%. Those identifying as two or more races saw a decline of 22.62%. However, there was a slightly higher percentage of individuals identifying as White, with an increase of 0.76%, and a notable increase of 36.92% in those identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.94% | 92.64% | 0.76% |
| Black | 5.07% | 4.53% | -10.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.78% | 36.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 0.65% | -22.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.46% | 0% | 0% |