Explore the Family Name Ryback
The meaning of Ryback
Germanized or Americanized form of Polish, Ukrainian, Sorbian, and Jewish Rybak, Czech and Slovak Rybák ‘fisherman’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Ryback in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ryback saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,708th in terms of commonality among surnames, with 465 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, the ranking had slipped to 47,429 despite only a slight decrease in count to 447 individuals. This represents a change of -8.51 in rank and -3.87 in count. The proportion per 100k also decreased by -11.76 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #47,429 | -8.51% |
| Count | 465 | 447 | -3.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ryback
The ethnicity associated with the surname Ryback has also seen some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. As of 2000, an overwhelming majority of those with the surname identified as White (96.56%). However, by 2010, this percentage dropped to 91.95%, indicating a diversification in ethnic identity among individuals with this surname. During the same decade, the Hispanic representation increased from 1.51% to 4.70%. Furthermore, there was an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and individuals identifying with two or more races within the Ryback surname demographic, at 1.12% and 2.24% respectively. There remained no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 91.95% | -4.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 4.7% | 211.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |