Explore the Family Name Rannells
The meaning of Rannells
English: patronymic from the Middle English personal name Rannulf, Ranel, of ancient Germanic origin.
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How common is the last name Rannells in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rannells showed minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rannells was ranked 72,905 in terms of surname prevalence, a rank which slightly dropped to 75,799 by 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 3.97%. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased from 248 in 2000 to 254 in 2010, a change of about 2.42%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.09 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #75,799 | -3.97% |
| Count | 248 | 254 | 2.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rannells
When looking at the ethnicity linked with the surname Rannells, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it appears that it is predominantly associated with those who identify as White. This group made up approximately 95.97% of the individuals with the Rannells surname in 2000, increasing slightly to 98.03% in 2010. A small proportion identified as Hispanic in 2000, around 2.42%, but this number dropped to zero in 2010. There were no individuals identified under Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.97% | 98.03% | 2.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |