Explore the Family Name Radell
The meaning of Radell
Americanized form of German Radel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Radell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Radell has seen a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Radell ranked 49,471 in terms of popularity, which dropped to 54,055 by 2010, reflecting a 9.27% decline. The total count of people with the Radell surname also fell from 399 to 382, experiencing a 4.26% reduction. Accordingly, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 population reduced by 13.33%, dropping from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #54,055 | -9.27% |
| Count | 399 | 382 | -4.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Radell
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Radell. An overwhelming majority of individuals bearing the Radell surname identified as White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 92.98% in 2000 to 93.98% in 2010. The next most significant ethnicity was Hispanic, which rose from 3.51% in 2000 to 4.19% in 2010, a gain of 19.37%. In the year 2000, 1.25% reported having two or more races, however, this figure was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. Individuals identifying as Black formed 1.75% of the Radell surname bearers in 2000, but this data was also suppressed in 2010. There were no individuals reporting as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.98% | 93.98% | 1.08% |
| Hispanic | 3.51% | 4.19% | 19.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |