Explore the Family Name Rickels
The meaning of Rickels
German: patronymic from Rickel 3 or possibly Richel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rickels in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rickels has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,658th most popular and slipped to 32,994th by 2010, a change of -4.22%. However, the number of people with this surname increased slightly from 690 in 2000 to 694 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 0.58%. The proportion per 100k people also dropped by 7.69%, falling from 0.26 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,658 | #32,994 | -4.22% |
| Count | 690 | 694 | 0.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rickels
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rickels. In 2000 and 2010, a majority of the individuals with this surname identified as White, with a slight increase of 0.15% over the decade from 97.83% to 97.98%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The occurrence of the surname among those identifying as two or more races decreased by approximately 33.85% from 1.3% to 0.86%. Interestingly, the surname made its appearance among the Hispanic population in 2010, which was not the case in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 97.98% | 0.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 0.86% | -33.85% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |