Explore the Family Name Riebel
The meaning of Riebel
German: 1. from the ancient Germanic personal name Riebold, composed of the elements rīc ‘power(ful)’ + bald ‘bold’. 2. occupational name for a turnip grower (see Riebe 3).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Riebel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Riebel has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 25,199th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 30,538th position, a drop of 21.19 percent. This is reflected in the count of people with this surname, which decreased from 923 in 2000 to 764 in 2010, representing a decline of 17.23 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Riebel per 100,000 also experienced a downward trend, reducing from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010, decreasing by 23.53 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,199 | #30,538 | -21.19% |
| Count | 923 | 764 | -17.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.26 | -23.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riebel
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Riebel surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those bearing the surname identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 97.18 percent in 2000 to 95.94 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a modest rise from 2.17 percent to 2.36 percent over the same period. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races did not appear in the 2000 data, but by 2010, they accounted for 0.65 percent and 1.05 percent respectively, suggesting a diversification in the ethnicity linked to the Riebel surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 95.94% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 2.36% | 8.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |