Explore the Family Name Rentzel
The meaning of Rentzel
German: 1. habitational name from Renzel in Hanover. 2. from a pet form of the personal name Rentz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rentzel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rentzel has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rentzel ranked 79,115 in popularity with a count of 224 people carrying the surname. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 84,748 with just 221 individuals bearing the name, marking a decrease of 1.34%. The proportion of Rentzels per 100k also declined by 12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #84,748 | -7.12% |
| Count | 224 | 221 | -1.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rentzel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Rentzel identify as White. Between 2000 and 2010, this percentage slightly increased from 96.88% to 97.29%. During the same period, the percentage of Rentzels identifying as Hispanic fell from 2.68% to 2.26%. There were no recorded Rentzels identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 97.29% | 0.42% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 2.26% | -15.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |