Find out how popular the last name Reisdorf is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Reisdorf.

Reisdorf, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Reisdorf surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reisdorf in America

Reisdorf is the 34835th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reisdorf surname appeared 648 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Reisdorf.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reisdorf to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Reisdorf

The surname Reisdorf originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly in the areas that are now part of modern-day Germany. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, likely between the 12th and 15th centuries.

Reisdorf is considered a toponymic surname, meaning it is derived from a place name. In this case, it is thought to be associated with various locations named Reisdorf or similar variants, which means "village of reeds" or "reed village" in German. These place names were likely descriptive of areas where reeds grew abundantly near bodies of water.

One of the earliest documented instances of the surname Reisdorf can be found in historical records from the 14th century in the region of Saxony, which is located in modern-day eastern Germany. However, it is important to note that spelling variations were common during this period, and the name may have appeared as Reysdorf, Reyßdorf, or other similar forms.

Notable individuals with the surname Reisdorf throughout history include Johann Reisdorf (1548-1621), a German theologian and Protestant reformer from Saxony. Another prominent figure was Hans Reisdorf (1634-1698), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Elector of Brandenburg.

In the 18th century, Karl Reisdorf (1717-1783) was a influential German architect and urban planner who worked on several notable projects in Berlin and other cities in Prussia. A century later, Wilhelm Reisdorf (1815-1892) was a German industrialist and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the development of the steel industry in the Ruhr region.

During the 19th century, the surname Reisdorf also appeared in records from other parts of Europe, such as Austria and Switzerland, likely due to migration and trade. One notable figure from this era was Emilia Reisdorf (1838-1912), an Austrian painter and artist known for her landscapes and portraits.

While the surname Reisdorf is not among the most common surnames globally, it has a rich history rooted in the German-speaking regions of Europe, with notable individuals spanning various professions and eras.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reisdorf

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Reisdorf.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Reisdorf was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Reisdorf has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Reisdorf was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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