Explore the Family Name Ranjel
The meaning of Ranjel
Spanish: variant of Rangel. This surname is very rare in Spain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ranjel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ranjel had a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 52,174th most popular surname and this improved slightly to 51,941st in 2010. The number of people with this surname also increased during this period from 374 to 400, a growth rate of 6.95%. However, its proportion to the overall population remained the same at 0.14 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #51,941 | 0.45% |
| Count | 374 | 400 | 6.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ranjel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ranjel, as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen some changes over the decade. In 2000, almost 94% of those bearing this surname identified as Hispanic, but this figure dropped to 89% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as White saw a significant increase, from 6.15% in 2000 to 10.25% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.85% | 89% | -5.17% |
| White | 6.15% | 10.25% | 66.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |