Riegert
A surname denoting someone from the German city of Ried or its surroundings.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 720 Americans carry the last name Riegert. That puts it at #35,622 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.21 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 476,048 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Riegert surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
720
1 in 476,048
Census rank
#35,622
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
631
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 631 bearers of the surname Riegert in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.21 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 35622nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Riegert, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Riegert
The surname Riegert is of German origin and can be traced back to the 14th century in the region of Bavaria, Germany. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "rieger," which means "ruler" or "governor." This suggests that the name may have been originally borne by someone who held a position of authority or leadership in their community.
The earliest recorded mention of the name Riegert can be found in the Bavarian town records from the late 1300s, where it appeared with various spellings such as "Rieger," "Riegher," and "Riegert." These variations in spelling were common during that era due to the lack of standardized orthography.
In the 16th century, the name Riegert appeared in the Manorial Records of the Holy Roman Empire, indicating that some individuals bearing this surname may have held landholdings or estates during that time period. One notable example is Hans Riegert (1520-1587), a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Augsburg.
As the name spread beyond Bavaria, it began to appear in various historical documents across different regions of Germany. For instance, in the 17th century, there are records of a family named Riegert residing in the town of Lübeck, located in northern Germany.
In the 18th century, Johann Michael Riegert (1742-1819) was a renowned German philosopher and theologian who made significant contributions to the field of Christian apologetics. His writings and teachings were influential during the Age of Enlightenment.
Another notable figure was Wilhelm Riegert (1817-1892), a German politician and jurist who served as a member of the Reichstag (the German parliament) during the late 19th century. He was a prominent advocate for civil rights and legal reforms.
As families bearing the surname Riegert migrated to different parts of the world, the name continued to appear in various historical records and documents. For example, in the early 20th century, there are records of individuals named Riegert living in the United States, particularly in areas with significant German immigrant populations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Riegert
Among Census respondents with the surname Riegert, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Riegert bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Riegert surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.4%
- Hispanic or Latino1.9%
- Two or more races1.3%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Riegert surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,622 | #35,622 | 0.0% |
| Count | 631 | 631 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Riegert bearers went from 631 to 631 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #35,622 to #35,622.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Riegert
FAQ
Riegert surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Riegert?
The surname Riegert holds position #35,622 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 720 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.21 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Riegert surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Riegert, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.3%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.