Explore the Family Name Ridgell
The meaning of Ridgell
English (Yorkshire): variant of Ridgewell.
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How common is the last name Ridgell in the United States?
The surname Ridgell, according to Decennial U.S. Census data, ranked 24,663rd in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 25,518th in 2010, marking a 3.47% decrease. Despite the decline in rank, the total count of individuals with the Ridgell surname modestly increased from 949 in 2000 to 968 in 2010. This indicates a 2.0% growth over the decade. The proportion of people named Ridgell per 100k population also decreased by 5.71%, moving from 0.35 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,663 | #25,518 | -3.47% |
| Count | 949 | 968 | 2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ridgell
As for the ethnicity distribution for the surname Ridgell, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in 2000, 46.89% identified as White, dropping slightly to 45.66% in 2010. The Black community represented the most substantial portion, remaining relatively stable at 51.00% in 2000 and 51.14% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw significant growth, increasing by 75.47% over the decade from 0.53% to 0.93%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities also increased from 1.37% in 2000 to 1.96% in 2010, a rise of 43.07%. No individuals with the Ridgell surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 51% | 51.14% | 0.27% |
| White | 46.89% | 45.66% | -2.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.96% | 43.07% |
| Hispanic | 0.53% | 0.93% | 75.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |