Explore the Family Name Rendahl
The meaning of Rendahl
1. Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ren ‘reindeer’ (or Ren-, from placenames such as Renstad or even Rinna, the former being named after its owner, a nobleman Rehnberg; see Renberg) + dahl, an ornamental spelling of dal ‘valley’. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name; the first element is either a river name or rein ‘strip of grass at the margins of a field, headland’, the second element is dal ‘valley’.
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How common is the last name Rendahl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rendahl has seen a slight dip over the decade. In 2000, Rendahl was ranked 86,657th in terms of popularity and had approximately 200 bearers. However, by 2010, its rank decreased to 91,221, reflecting a drop of 5.27%. Despite this, the count of individuals bearing this surname marginally increased to 202. The proportion of people with the Rendahl surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.07 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,657 | #91,221 | -5.27% |
| Count | 200 | 202 | 1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rendahl
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Rendahl also saw changes throughout the decade, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the Rendahl surname identified as White, with 93% in 2000 and 91.58% in 2010. This indicates a minor decrease of 1.53% over the decade. Furthermore, there has been a notable increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 3% in 2000 to approximately 5.94% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Rendahl identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or from two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93% | 91.58% | -1.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3% | 5.94% | 98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |