Explore the Family Name Reidel
The meaning of Reidel
1. German: nickname for a rough person, from Middle High German reitel ‘cudgel’. 2. German: variant or altered form of Riedel. 3. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name from southeastern Yiddish reydl ‘little wheel, tool for perforating matzoth’ (see Redel).
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How common is the last name Reidel in the United States?
The surname Reidel, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 33,876th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 37,492nd. The number of individuals with this surname also diminished during this period, dropping from 634 in 2000 to 594 in 2010, representing a decrease of 6.31%. The proportion of people named Reidel per 100,000 also declined by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,876 | #37,492 | -10.67% |
| Count | 634 | 594 | -6.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reidel
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Reidel, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 96.37% in 2000 to 93.60% in 2010. The number of those identifying as Hispanic or Black, however, increased notably during this time span. Hispanic-identified Reidel's rose by 73.81%, while those identifying as Black surged by 130.53%. Those reporting two or more races also increased by 49.37%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 93.6% | -2.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 2.19% | 73.81% |
| Black | 0.95% | 2.19% | 130.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 1.18% | 49.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |