Explore the Family Name Reehl
The meaning of Reehl
Americanized form of German Riehl.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reehl in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Reehl saw a minor shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 76,700 in popularity and by 2010 it dropped slightly to rank 78,040—a change of -1.75%. During the same time period, the count of people with this surname increased from 233 to 245, up by 5.15%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Reehl per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.11%, suggesting that while the raw number of people with this surname increased, its prevalence compared to other surnames declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #78,040 | -1.75% |
| Count | 233 | 245 | 5.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reehl
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the surname Reehl is overwhelmingly associated with people who identify as White. In 2000, 98.71% of those with the surname identified as White, and this figure rose slightly to 99.18% by 2010. There was no recorded change in the percentage of people with the surname Reehl identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010. This suggests the surname Reehl has maintained a consistent ethnic identity profile over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.71% | 99.18% | 0.48% |
| 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% |