Explore the Family Name Reiling
The meaning of Reiling
German: 1. habitational name for someone from Reilingen in Baden. 2. possibly from a derivative of Reil 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reiling in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Reiling has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, Reiling was ranked 23,391st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 24,982nd. The count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly, from 1,014 in 2000 to 995 in 2010. This represents a change of -1.87%. Proportionally, the frequency of the Reiling surname per 100,000 people dropped by 10.53% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,391 | #24,982 | -6.8% |
| Count | 1,014 | 995 | -1.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.34 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reiling
In terms of ethnicity, again using data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there has been some shifting among those bearing the Reiling surname. In 2000, nearly 96% identified as White, while less than 2% identified as Hispanic and a very small percentage claimed Asian or Pacific Islander heritage. By 2010, the proportion identifying as White had dipped slightly to just under 95%, while those claiming two or more races increased significantly from 1.18% to 1.91%. Interestingly, the 2010 census also reported a half percent identifying as Black, where there were none in 2000. The number claiming Asian or Pacific Islander lineage dropped to zero, and there remained no individuals identifying as American Indian or Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.96% | 94.97% | -1.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.91% | 61.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 1.81% | -3.21% |
| Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |