Explore the Family Name Reul
The meaning of Reul
German: 1. diminutive of Reh. 2. from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with hrōd ‘fame, renown’, for instance Rudolf. Some characteristic forenames: German Eberhard, Hans, Heinz.
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How common is the last name Reul in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Reul has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname Reul was ranked 53,556th most popular and was held by approximately 362 individuals. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 59,171, and the count of people with this surname also decreased slightly to 342, marking a change of -5.52%. The proportion of individuals named Reul per 100,000 people also dipped by 7.69% during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,556 | #59,171 | -10.48% |
| Count | 362 | 342 | -5.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reul
When it comes to the ethnicity of individuals bearing the surname Reul, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 95.86% of those with the surname Reul identified as White, dropping slightly to 92.98% in 2010. While no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during the census years, there was a significant increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic. In 2000, only 2.49% of people with the surname Reul identified as Hispanic, but by 2010, this figure had jumped dramatically to 5.85%, marking a change of 134.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.86% | 92.98% | -3% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 5.85% | 134.94% |
| 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% |