Explore the Family Name Readel
The meaning of Readel
1. Probably an altered form of German Riedel or Reidel. 2. Alternatively, perhaps an altered form of English Reddell, which is probably a variant of Riddell or Riddle.
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How common is the last name Readel in the United States?
The surname Readel has seen a decline in popularity over the years according to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 75,938th in terms of prevalence and had a count of 236. However, by 2010, its rank dropped significantly to 102,197 and the count decreased to 176 – a change of -34.58% and -25.42% respectively. The proportion of this surname per 100k also saw a decrease of -33.33%, dropping from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #102,197 | -34.58% |
| Count | 236 | 176 | -25.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Readel
On the front of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Readel surname have traditionally identified as White, with a slight decrease from 98.73% in 2000 to 97.73% in 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year. Similarly, no one reported having two or more races. It's noteworthy that any figures marked with (S) were suppressed for privacy to avoid identifying specific individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.73% | 97.73% | -1.01% |
| 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% |