Explore the Family Name Rygh
The meaning of Rygh
Norwegian: variant of Rygg. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Alf.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rygh in the United States?
The surname Rygh has witnessed a slight increase in its popularity, as indicated by the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 55,609, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 53,204, marking a 4.32% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 345 to 389 during the same period, showing a significant 12.75% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained unchanged at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #53,204 | 4.32% |
| Count | 345 | 389 | 12.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rygh
According to the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Rygh surname identify as White, though there has been a slight decrease in this group over time, dropping from 96.52% in 2000 to 93.32% in 2010. Additionally, a small percentage identifies as Hispanic, and this group saw substantial growth, increasing by 90.15% from 2.03% in 2000 to 3.86% in 2010. The census recorded no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnic identity within this surname group for both years. Interestingly, the 2010 data showed a small percentage (1.54%) identifying as belonging to two or more races, a category not represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.52% | 93.32% | -3.32% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 3.86% | 90.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |