Explore the Family Name Rindels
The meaning of Rindels
North German: possibly from Middle Low German rindele ‘cinnamon bark’, an occupational name for a spicer. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Reiner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rindels in the United States?
The surname Rindels shows a slight shift in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 59,147 and moved to 60,960 by 2010, marking a decrease of around 3.07%. The total count of individuals carrying the Rindels surname also saw an increase from 320 to 330 between 2000 and 2010, marking a growth rate of 3.13%. However, when accounting for population growth, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.33% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #60,960 | -3.07% |
| Count | 320 | 330 | 3.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rindels
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rindels, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly associated with people who identify as White. In 2000, about 96.25% of individuals with the surname identified as White, and this figure slightly decreased to 95.76% in 2010. There was also a small percentage who identified as Hispanic, recording 2.81% in 2000 and dipping slightly to 2.73% in 2010. No notable changes were recorded for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native with either zero or suppressed data available for these categories over the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 95.76% | -0.51% |
| Hispanic | 2.81% | 2.73% | -2.85% |
| 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% |