Explore the Family Name Richgels
The meaning of Richgels
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Richgels in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Richgels" saw a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 89,172 to 90,853. This represents a change of -1.89%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.18% over the same period, growing from 193 to 203. The proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,172 | #90,853 | -1.89% |
| Count | 193 | 203 | 5.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Richgels
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Richgels identify as White. In 2000, this was 97.93%, increasing slightly to 98.52% by 2010. Over these years, there were no recorded instances of this surname among people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 98.52% | 0.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |