Explore the Family Name Rhule
The meaning of Rhule
Probably an altered form of German Rühl (see Ruhl) or Rühle (see Ruhle).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rhule in the United States?
The surname Rhule has seen a rise in popularity in the United States according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 44,103rd most common name and rose to the 41,100th position by 2010, a 6.81% increase. There were 460 individuals with this surname in 2000, rising to 530 by 2010, which represents a growth rate of 15.22%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also increased slightly from 0.17 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #41,100 | 6.81% |
| Count | 460 | 530 | 15.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rhule
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Rhule surname identify their ethnicity as White, although this percentage decreased from 74.35% in 2000 to 66.98% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black saw an increase from 23.7% to 27.17% over the same period. Those identifying as Hispanic also increased significantly from 1.09% in 2000 to 3.21% in 2010, representing an almost 200% change. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races appeared for the first time in 2010, at 1.89%, but the specific amount is suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.35% | 66.98% | -9.91% |
| Black | 23.7% | 27.17% | 14.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 3.21% | 194.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |