Explore the Family Name Ryba
The meaning of Ryba
Polish, Czech, Slovak, Sorbian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name, nickname, or a Jewish artificial name from Polish, Czech, and Slovak ryba ‘fish’. As a metonymic occupational name it may have denoted a fisherman or a seller of fish (see also Ribar, Rybak, and Rybarczyk). As a nickname it may have been bestowed on account of some fancied physical resemblance to a fish. The Sorbian surname is found mainly in Germanized forms, such as Riebe.
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How common is the last name Ryba in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Ryba" has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 15,765th in popularity and by 2010, it had fallen to 16,860th. This corresponds to a decrease of approximately 6.95%. The actual count of people with the surname also saw a minimal drop from 1,699 in 2000 to 1,692 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Ryba per 100,000 people declined by about 9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,765 | #16,860 | -6.95% |
| Count | 1,699 | 1,692 | -0.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.57 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ryba
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Ryba" has seemingly diversified slightly between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with this surname identify as White, making up 96.17% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.39% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander doubled from 0.41% to 0.83%, while the Hispanic population under this surname increased by about 71.77%. However, the number of people who identified as belonging to two or more races reduced by approximately 22.01%. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 95.39% | -0.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 2.13% | 71.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.24% | -22.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.83% | 102.44% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |