Explore the Family Name Rizor
The meaning of Rizor
Probably an altered form of German Rieser or Reiser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rizor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rizor has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname slid from 32,743 in 2000 to 37,076 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 13.23%. Over the same period, the count of individuals bearing the surname also dwindled from 661 to 602, marking an 8.93% drop. The proportion per 100,000 people was reduced by 20%, falling from 0.25 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,743 | #37,076 | -13.23% |
| Count | 661 | 602 | -8.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.2 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rizor
In terms of ethnicity, data drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Rizor surname identify as White, with an increase from 93.49% in 2000 to 93.85% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black decreased significantly from 1.97% to 1.00%. The Hispanic identity saw a minor increase from 1.82% to 1.83%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not present in 2000 but appeared in 2010 with each accounting for 0.83% of those with the Rizor surname. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races remained steady at 1.66% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.49% | 93.85% | 0.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 1.83% | 0.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Black | 1.97% | 1% | -49.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |