Explore the Family Name Ryker
The meaning of Ryker
Dutch: variant of Riker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ryker in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ryker in the United States has slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 26,215th and dropped to 29,473rd by 2010, showing a decrease of 12.43%. The number of people with the Ryker surname also saw a decline from 877 in 2000 to 801 in 2010, which is an 8.67% decrease. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Ryker per 100,000 individuals decreased by 18.18%, going from 0.33 to 0.27 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,215 | #29,473 | -12.43% |
| Count | 877 | 801 | -8.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.27 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ryker
The ethnic identity associated with the Ryker surname has shown diverse changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.78% of those with the Ryker surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 93.51% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell significantly from 1.03% to 0.62%. However, there was a notable increase within the Hispanic community and those identifying with two or more races. Hispanics with the Ryker surname increased from 1.25% to 2.75%, while those identifying with two or more races jumped from 0.80% to 2.12%. The percentages for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0% during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.78% | 93.51% | -2.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.75% | 120% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 2.12% | 165% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.03% | 0.62% | -39.81% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |