Explore the Family Name Ryherd
The meaning of Ryherd
Possibly an altered form of German Reihert or Reihard(t), variants of Richard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ryherd in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ryherd increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010, rising from rank 60,390 to 57,914 - an improvement of 4.1%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew during this period, with the count increasing by 12.5% from 312 to 351. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #57,914 | 4.1% |
| Count | 312 | 351 | 12.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ryherd
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that almost all individuals with the surname Ryherd identified as White. In 2000, 99.36% identified as White, declining slightly to 96.58% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.36% | 96.58% | -2.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |