Explore the Family Name Reibel
The meaning of Reibel
German: 1. from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements rīc ‘power’ + bald ‘bold, brave’. 2. possibly also a variant of Reubel or Riebel. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Reibel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Reibel has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 49,366 in the United States, but by 2010, its rank had improved to 47,186. This signifies an upward change of approximately 4.42 percent. In terms of count, there were 400 people with the surname Reibel in 2000. However, this number increased to 450 by 2010, marking a growth rate of 12.5 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.15 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #47,186 | 4.42% |
| Count | 400 | 450 | 12.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reibel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Reibel also slightly shifted from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, those identifying as White with the surname Reibel accounted for 96.25 percent, decreasing marginally to 95.78 percent in 2010. On the other hand, individuals identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 1.50 percent in 2000 to 2.00 percent in 2010. There was a notable absence of Reibels who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, despite making up 1.25 percent in 2000. Additionally, 2010 marked the first appearance of Reibels identifying as Hispanic, accounting for 1.33 percent of the total. The percentages of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stagnant at zero percent throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 95.78% | -0.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 2% | 33.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.25% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |