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

Rittberg, 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 Rittberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rittberg in America

Rittberg is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rittberg surname appeared 130 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 Rittberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rittberg 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 Rittberg

The surname Rittberg is of German origin, derived from the words "Ritt" meaning "ride" and "Berg" meaning "mountain" or "hill". It likely originated in the medieval period, possibly referring to a person who lived or worked near a mountain or hill that was frequented by riders or travelers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rittberg can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Ritteberg" and "Rittenberge", suggesting its widespread use in the area.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Johann Rittberg (1420-1489) was a renowned scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Leipzig. His works on theology and philosophy were widely studied and influenced the intellectual discourse of his time.

During the 16th century, the name Rittberg gained further recognition with the birth of Hans Rittberg (1516-1592), a skilled blacksmith and metalworker from the town of Nuremberg. His intricate ironwork and craftsmanship were highly sought after, and his pieces can still be found in museums and private collections today.

In the 17th century, a notable individual named Anna Rittberg (1635-1701) was a respected midwife and herbalist in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Her knowledge of traditional medicine and her compassionate care for mothers and newborns earned her a reputation that extended beyond her local community.

The 18th century saw the rise of Johann Friedrich Rittberg (1745-1817), a renowned architect and urban planner from the city of Hamburg. His innovative designs and strategic urban planning concepts greatly influenced the development of many German cities during this period.

Throughout its history, the surname Rittberg has been associated with various locations and place names, such as Rittberg Castle in Bavaria, the village of Rittberg in Lower Saxony, and the Rittberg hill in the Harz Mountains. These places likely played a role in the origin and spread of the name across different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rittberg

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

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

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