Explore the Family Name Rayl
The meaning of Rayl
Perhaps an Americanized form of German Rehl or Roehl.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rayl in the United States?
The surname Rayl held the rank of 14,438 in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from the year 2000. However, by 2010, it had dropped in rank to 15,734, marking a decrease of 8.98%. In terms of count, there were 1,897 individuals with this surname in 2000, but this number had slightly decreased to 1,853 by 2010, a change of -2.32%. The proportion of people with the surname Rayl per 100k population also saw a decrease from 0.7 in 2000 to 0.63 in 2010, a shift of -10.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,438 | #15,734 | -8.98% |
| Count | 1,897 | 1,853 | -2.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.63 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rayl
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rayl based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 94.10% to 94.55% over the decade. In 2000, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, but by 2010, these groups accounted for 0.59% and 0.81% respectively. Those identifying as part of two or more races increased from 1.69% to 1.89% during this period. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black dramatically decreased from 1.79% to 0.49%, and those identifying as Hispanic saw a minor decrease from 1.69% to 1.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.1% | 94.55% | 0.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.89% | 11.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 1.67% | -1.18% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |
| Black | 1.79% | 0.49% | -72.63% |