Explore the Family Name Ringeisen
The meaning of Ringeisen
German: from a compound of Low German ringen ‘to circle’ + Eisen ‘iron’, probably a journeyman’s nickname for a smith who made ring bolts, or perhaps an unflattering occupational name for a forger, from Middle High German ringe ‘small, little’ (in quality) + īsan ‘iron’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ringeisen in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ringeisen has seen a slight decrease over the last decade. In 2000, the name ranked at 51,233 and by 2010, it had slipped to 52,970, a change of -3.39%. Despite this, the number of people with this surname actually increased from 382 in 2000 to 391 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.36%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there has been a drop of -7.14%, moving from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #52,970 | -3.39% |
| Count | 382 | 391 | 2.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ringeisen
When looking at ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Ringeisen identified as White. In 2000, this was 98.43% of all Ringeisens, increasing slightly to 99.23% in 2010. The data does not indicate any Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities associated with this surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.43% | 99.23% | 0.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |