Explore the Family Name Riddel
The meaning of Riddel
Scottish and English: variant of Riddell; see Riddle.
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How common is the last name Riddel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Riddel has experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 63,632nd most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 62,189th position, marking a 2.27% change in ranking. During the same period, the number of individuals with this surname also grew from 293 to 322, an increase of 9.9%. However, the proportion of people named Riddel per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #62,189 | 2.27% |
| Count | 293 | 322 | 9.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riddel
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identities associated with the Riddel surname. The majority of individuals bearing this last name identified as White, although the percentage dipped slightly from 92.83% in 2000 to 87.89% in 2010. There were notable increases in those identifying as Hispanic and Black, rising from 3.07% to 6.21% and from 2.05% to 3.42% respectively. Additionally, by 2010, some individuals carrying the Riddel surname began identifying with two or more races. There were no records of individuals with this last name identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. It's worth noting if any field is marked with "(S)" it means the data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.83% | 87.89% | -5.32% |
| Hispanic | 3.07% | 6.21% | 102.28% |
| Black | 2.05% | 3.42% | 66.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |