Explore the Family Name Recknagel
The meaning of Recknagel
German (Thuringia): from Middle High German recken ‘to raise or lift’ (here in the imperative) + nagel ‘nail’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a blacksmith, or perhaps an obscene nickname (with a transferred sense for nagel, i.e. ‘penis’). Some characteristic forenames: German Guenter, Otto.
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How common is the last name Recknagel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Recknagel experienced a slight drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010, with its ranking moving from 72,237 to 73,464, depicting a -1.7% change. However, this was coupled with a marginal increase in the count of persons bearing the surname, which grew from 251 in 2000 to 264 in 2010, marking a 5.18% rise. The proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.09 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #73,464 | -1.7% |
| Count | 251 | 264 | 5.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Recknagel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Recknagel surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage decreased slightly from 97.61% in 2000 to 97.35% in 2010, representing a -0.27% change. On the other hand, there were no records for the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 97.35% | -0.27% |
| 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% |