Explore the Family Name Rathmell
The meaning of Rathmell
English (Yorkshire): habitational name from Rathmell (Yorkshire), recorded as Rodemele in 1086 and Rothemell in 1459, from Old Norse rauthr ‘red’ + melr ‘sandbank’.
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How common is the last name Rathmell in the United States?
The surname Rathmell, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight increase in overall count from 2000 to 2010, but has dropped slightly in rank. In 2000, the surname ranked at 56,687 and increased to 59,470 by 2010, representing a decrease in popularity by about 4.91%. However, the total count of individuals with the Rathmell surname grew from 337 in 2000 to 340 in 2010, marking a small rise of approximately 0.89%. Despite these fluctuations, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #59,470 | -4.91% |
| Count | 337 | 340 | 0.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rathmell
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the Rathmell surname identify as White, with percentages increasing slightly from 94.07% in 2000 to 94.71% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity is Hispanic, which decreased from 5.64% in 2000 to 4.71% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those of two or more races during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.07% | 94.71% | 0.68% |
| Hispanic | 5.64% | 4.71% | -16.49% |
| 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% |