Explore the Family Name Rickle
The meaning of Rickle
Americanized form of German Rickel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rickle in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rickle saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 70,679th in 2000, it slipped to 74,375th in 2010, marking a rate of change of -5.23%. However, the total count of individuals with this last name increased slightly from 258 to 260, a growth rate of 0.78%. As for its proportion per 100,000 people, the figure also decreased by 10%, from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #74,375 | -5.23% |
| Count | 258 | 260 | 0.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rickle
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rickle, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that the majority belonged to the White ethnicity. In 2000, 95.35% of those with the Rickle surname identified as White, though this percentage dropped to 92.69% by 2010. There was also a small percentage of individuals who identified with two or more races, holding steady at just over 2.7% during the same time frame. The data showed no evidence of Rickles with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic backgrounds.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.35% | 92.69% | -2.79% |
| Two or More Races | 2.71% | 2.69% | -0.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |