Explore the Family Name Rydman
The meaning of Rydman
Swedish: habitational name, formed with man ‘man’, for someone from a place called with the element ryd ‘woodland clearing’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rydman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rydman has seen slight changes in its popularity over the years. In 2000, Rydman ranked 47,026 in popularity and this slightly dropped to a ranking of 47,966 by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 2%. The count of individuals with the surname Rydman, however, increased by 3.76% from 425 in 2000 to 441 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also dropped by 6.25% from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #47,966 | -2% |
| Count | 425 | 441 | 3.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rydman
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rydman, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly linked to individuals who identify as White which accounted for 97.88% in 2000 and decreased slightly to 96.37% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races also decreased during this period, falling by 19.86% from 1.41% to 1.13%. Interestingly, the surname began to be associated with the Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, accounting for 2.04%, a shift from 2000 when there were no reported instances. Meanwhile, the surname showed no association with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.88% | 96.37% | -1.54% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.04% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.13% | -19.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |