Explore the Family Name Reitzel
The meaning of Reitzel
German: 1. from a pet form of an ancient Germanic name, Ragizo, derived from compound names formed with rag- ‘counsel’ as the first element. 2. nickname from Middle High German reiz(z)el ‘bait’ (for fowling).
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How common is the last name Reitzel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Reitzel has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 24,243 in 2000 to 23,899 in 2010, marking an upward shift of 1.42 percent. In terms of count, there was also a noticeable rise from 969 bearers of the surname in 2000 to 1,056 in 2010, indicating an approximately 9 percent increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.36 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,243 | #23,899 | 1.42% |
| Count | 969 | 1,056 | 8.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reitzel
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the Reitzel surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, a large majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a minor increase of 0.40 percent over the decade. There was also a modest rise in those identifying as Hispanic, growing by 24.56 percent, and those claiming two or more races, increasing by 25.30 percent. During this period, no individuals with the surname Reitzel identified as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 0.72 percent in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 96.88% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.42% | 24.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.04% | 25.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |