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

Ridinger, 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 Ridinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ridinger in America

Ridinger is the 21157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ridinger surname appeared 1,241 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 Ridinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ridinger 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 Ridinger

The surname Ridinger is believed to have originated in Germany, likely in the region of Bavaria. The name is thought to have derived from the Germanic word "rid," which means "to clear" or "to rid," and the suffix "-inger," indicating a place of origin or occupation. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked as a land clearer or someone who lived in a place where land was cleared.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ridinger dates back to the 13th century. In 1286, a document from the town of Fürth, near Nuremberg, mentions a person named "Chunrad der Ridinger." This suggests that the name was already established in the area during that time period.

In the 15th century, the name Ridinger appeared in the records of the city of Nuremberg. Johann Ridinger (1440-1512) was a prominent merchant and councilor in the city, known for his involvement in various civic affairs.

The name Ridinger is also associated with the town of Ulm, located in the state of Baden-Württemberg. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Hans Ridinger (1530-1605) was a respected goldsmith and engraver in Ulm, known for his intricate metalwork.

Another significant individual with the surname Ridinger was Johann Elias Ridinger (1698-1767), a renowned Baroque painter and engraver from Ulm. He is particularly famous for his etchings and engravings depicting hunting scenes and animal life, which were widely admired throughout Europe.

In the 18th century, the Ridinger family established a printing and publishing business in Augsburg, Bavaria. One of the notable members of this family was Johann Jakob Ridinger (1736-1784), who was a skilled engraver and publisher, continuing the family's artistic legacy.

While the surname Ridinger is not among the most common in Germany, it has a rich history and has been associated with various notable individuals, particularly in the fields of art, craftsmanship, and commerce.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ridinger

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

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 Ridinger 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 Ridinger 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 Ridinger was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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