Explore the Family Name Rell
The meaning of Rell
1. German (mainly Baden-Württemberg): unexplained. This surname is also found in Slovakia, Hungary, and Poland. 2. Altered form of French Harel.
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How common is the last name Rell in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rell has been on a steady rise from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked as the 70,273rd most popular surname in the United States with a count of around 260 individuals. By 2010, the rank had improved to 64,559, marking an increase of 8.13%. The count also elevated to approximately 308 individuals, which signifies an 18.46% growth. However, the proportion of people with the surname Rell per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.1 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #64,559 | 8.13% |
| Count | 260 | 308 | 18.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rell
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of people with the Rell surname identified as White in both years (81.54% in 2000 and 78.57% in 2010), there was a slight decrease of 3.64%. Those identifying as Black saw a modest increase from 13.46% to 14.94%, marking an 11% change. The percentage of those who identified as Hispanic slightly dropped by 5.19% from 3.08% to 2.92%. A new group emerged in 2010 as 2.27% reported having two or more races. No one with the surname Rell identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.54% | 78.57% | -3.64% |
| Black | 13.46% | 14.94% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 3.08% | 2.92% | -5.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |