Explore the Family Name Rehl
The meaning of Rehl
German: 1. probably a habitational name from Rehl in Rhineland or Rehlen in former East Prussia. 2. see Riehl.
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How common is the last name Rehl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rehl has seen an increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name rose from 57,090 in 2000 to 51,396 in 2010, a change of almost 10 percent. The number of people with this surname also increased by approximately 21 percent during this period, growing from 334 to 405. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also saw an upward trend, moving from 0.12 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #51,396 | 9.97% |
| Count | 334 | 405 | 21.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.14 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rehl
The ethnicity breakdown of the surname Rehl, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, was predominantly White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease in this ethnic group, with a drop of 2.9 percent over the decade. In 2010, it was recorded that 1.23 percent of those with the Rehl surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, a classification not present in 2000. Additionally, the Hispanic representation within this surname also emerged in 2010 at 2.22 percent. There were no changes reported for individuals identifying as Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 95.06% | -2.9% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |