Explore the Family Name Rammel
The meaning of Rammel
German: from a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name based on the element hramn ‘raven’. Some characteristic forenames: German Othmar, Otto.
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How common is the last name Rammel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rammel saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Rammel was ranked as the 41,924th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 42,858th spot, a change of -2.23%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname actually increased during this period, rising from 488 in 2000 to 505 in 2010, an increase of 3.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,924 | #42,858 | -2.23% |
| Count | 488 | 505 | 3.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rammel
Turning to the question of ethnic identity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we find that the overwhelming majority of those bearing the surname Rammel identify as white. In 2000, 97.75% fell into this category, a figure that rose slightly to 98.02% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the percentage of Rammels identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between these two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.75% | 98.02% | 0.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |