Explore the Family Name Rendell
The meaning of Rendell
English (Somerset, Devon, and Dorset): variant of Randall.
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How common is the last name Rendell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rendell has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 41,448 in terms of commonality among surnames, but fell to 43,885 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.88%. The count of people with the Rendell surname also experienced a minor reduction from 495 to 491 during the same period, resulting in a change rate of -0.81%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals similarly decreased by 5.56%, moving from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,448 | #43,885 | -5.88% |
| Count | 495 | 491 | -0.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rendell
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts within the population carrying the Rendell surname. The majority of those with this surname identify as White, which increased from 84.44% in 2000 to 85.54% in 2010. Those identifying as Black saw a rise of 10.17%, increasing their proportion from 10.91% to 12.02% over the decade. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Two or more races decreased by 15.70%, going from 1.21% to 1.02%. No data was available for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in both years, and the Hispanic category dropped to zero in 2010 from a small 2.42% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.44% | 85.54% | 1.3% |
| Black | 10.91% | 12.02% | 10.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.02% | -15.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |