Explore the Family Name Reihl
The meaning of Reihl
German: variant of Reihle (see Reil 2 and 3) or of Riehl.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reihl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Reihl's popularity saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 43,463rd most popular surname in 2000, it slipped to the 46,404th position by 2010, marking a decrease of 6.77%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a slight drop from 468 in 2000 to 459 in 2010, a reduction of 1.92%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a modest dip of 5.88%, falling from 0.17 to 0.16 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,463 | #46,404 | -6.77% |
| Count | 468 | 459 | -1.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reihl
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Reihl identify as White. In 2000, 98.72% of those with the Reihl surname identified as White, and although there was a slight decrease of 0.69%, this ethnic identity remained dominant in 2010 at 98.04%. No meaningful change was noted for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010. Any recorded metrics for these ethnicities were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.72% | 98.04% | -0.69% |
| 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% |