Explore the Family Name Ricklefs
The meaning of Ricklefs
East Frisian, North Frisian, and North German: patronymic from a Frisian personal name composed of the elements rīc ‘power(ful)’ + lef, leib ‘body, life’.
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How common is the last name Ricklefs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Ricklefs" has shown some changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 35,239th, while it moved up to rank 34,707 in 2010, marking a 1.51% increase in popularity. The count of people with this surname also increased from 605 in 2000 to 651 in 2010, an increase of 7.6%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.22 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,239 | #34,707 | 1.51% |
| Count | 605 | 651 | 7.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ricklefs
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname "Ricklefs" identify as White, with a proportion of 98.18% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 96.31% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase over the decade, rising by 74.24% from 1.32% in 2000 to 2.3% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the "Ricklefs" surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.18% | 96.31% | -1.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 2.3% | 74.24% |
| 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% |