Explore the Family Name Recktenwald
The meaning of Recktenwald
German: habitational name from Recktenwald, near Saarbrücken. Some characteristic forenames: German Diether, Jutta, Rudi.
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How common is the last name Recktenwald in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Recktenwald dropped slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,200th and by 2010, it had slipped to 39,717th. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally from 564 to 553 during this same period. This represented a -1.95% change in count and a drop of -9.52 in proportion per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,200 | #39,717 | -6.77% |
| Count | 564 | 553 | -1.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Recktenwald
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Recktenwald, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates minimal changes between 2000 and 2010. An overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with 97.16% in 2000 and 97.11% in 2010. The Hispanic percentage dipped from 1.95% to 1.45%, a decline of 25.64%. A new category emerged in 2010, with 1.08% of individuals reporting they belong to two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 97.11% | -0.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 1.45% | -25.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |