Explore the Family Name Remmel
The meaning of Remmel
German: 1. from a pet form of the personal name Rembold, composed of the ancient Germanic elements ragin ‘counsel’ + bald ‘bold’. 2. southern diminutive of Ramm 1.
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How common is the last name Remmel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Remmel has seen a shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 32,609, with a count of 664, or a proportion of 0.25 for every 100,000 individuals. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 36,246, an 11.15 percent decrease. The overall count also decreased to 618, a fall of 6.93 percent, shifting the proportion to 0.21 per 100,000 people. This represents a 16 percent change in the proportion of individuals with the Remmel surname in comparison to the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,609 | #36,246 | -11.15% |
| Count | 664 | 618 | -6.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Remmel
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Remmel surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals certain changes over the same period. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (96.08 percent), followed by Hispanic (3.01 percent), while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as White to 93.85 percent, and an increase in those identifying as Hispanic to 3.56 percent. Additionally, 1.29 percent of individuals identified as Black, and less than one percent identified as belonging to two or more races. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 93.85% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 3.01% | 3.56% | 18.27% |
| Black | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |