Explore the Family Name Ridl
The meaning of Ridl
Probably an altered form of German Reidel or Riedl, a variant of Riedel. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Ridl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ridl has increased over time. In 2000, Ridl was ranked as the 68,360th most popular surname in the U.S., with 269 people carrying this last name. This accounted for 0.1 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had improved to 63,873rd, and the number of individuals with this surname increased to 312, accounting for 0.11 per 100,000 people. This represents a growth rate of 6.56% in its ranking and 15.99% in its count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #63,873 | 6.56% |
| Count | 269 | 312 | 15.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ridl
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals carrying the Ridl surname identified as White, with 97.03% in 2000 and a slight decrease to 96.15% in 2010. Hispanic representation among bearers of the Ridl surname also saw an increase from 2.23% in 2000 to 2.56% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.03% | 96.15% | -0.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 2.56% | 14.8% |
| 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% |