Explore the Family Name Reimel
The meaning of Reimel
German: variant of Reimelt, a shortened form of the ancient Germanic personal name Reimbold, composed of the elements ragin ‘advice, counsel’ + bald ‘bold, brave’. Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Monika.
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How common is the last name Reimel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Reimel has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 60,887 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 70,645, showing a decrease of 16.03%. The number of occurrences also fell from 309 to 277, representing a decline of 10.36%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 18.18%, from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #70,645 | -16.03% |
| Count | 309 | 277 | -10.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reimel
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Reimel shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, approximately 97.73% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but in 2010, this figure dropped to 92.78%. Also, there was a notable emergence of Hispanic ethnicity among individuals with this surname, rising to 4.69% in 2010 from 0% in 2000. Additionally, starting in 2010, 1.81% of those with the surname Reimel identified with two or more races. It's worth noting that there were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities associated with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.73% | 92.78% | -5.06% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.69% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |