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

Rittenberry, 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 Rittenberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rittenberry in America

Rittenberry is the 24325th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rittenberry surname appeared 1,031 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 Rittenberry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rittenberry 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 Rittenberry

The surname Rittenberry is of English origin, derived from a place name referring to a berry patch near a village or town. It is believed to have originated in the 14th century from the Old English words "ritten" meaning "shaken" or "fallen" and "berry" referring to the fruit.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rittenberry can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1379, where a Thomas Ryttunbery is mentioned as a landowner. This spelling variation suggests the name's evolution from its Old English roots.

During the 16th century, the Rittenberry name appears in several parish records across various counties in England, including Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Yorkshire. This indicates the family's widespread presence throughout the country during this time.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named John Rittenberry (1621-1698) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol. His descendants went on to establish themselves as influential members of the local community for several generations.

The Rittenberry name is also found in historical records related to the English Civil War (1642-1651). A soldier named William Rittenberry (1610-1687) fought for the Parliamentarian forces and was commended for his bravery in several battles.

Another historical figure of note is Sarah Rittenberry (1742-1821), a renowned author and poet from the village of Stratford-upon-Avon. Her collection of poems, titled "Verses from the Countryside," was widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

In the 19th century, a prominent member of the Rittenberry family was Sir Robert Rittenberry (1832-1904), a successful industrialist and philanthropist. He established several factories in the Midlands region and was known for his support of various charitable causes.

As the Rittenberry name spread across England over the centuries, variations in spelling emerged, including Rittenbury, Rittenbery, and Rittenberie, reflecting regional dialects and pronunciation differences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rittenberry

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

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

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