Explore the Family Name Ringel
The meaning of Ringel
1. South German: from Middle High German ringel, a diminutive of rinc, ring ‘ring’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker of bone, horn, or ivory rings (see Ring). Compare Ringle. 2. South German: topographic name for someone who lived in or by a circular plot or settlement, from the same word. 3. German: metonymic occupational name for a cooper, from Middle Low German ringel ‘tub’.
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How common is the last name Ringel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ringel has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 18,938 in 2000 to 23,019 in 2010, showing a decrease of 21.55%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname reduced from 1,333 to 1,110 over the same period, marking a decline of 16.73%. The proportion of the Ringel surname per 100k people also decreased by 22.45%, going down from 0.49 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,938 | #23,019 | -21.55% |
| Count | 1,333 | 1,110 | -16.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.38 | -22.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ringel
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reflects an interesting shift for those bearing the surname Ringel. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White (97.60%), followed by Hispanic (1.20%). However, by 2010, while the majority still identified as White, there was a slight decrease to 95.77%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased to 2.16%, marking a growth of 80.00%. Moreover, the data shows a notable increase in the number of individuals identifying with two or more races, which grew by 103.77% to 1.08% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Black also saw a significant increase, rising by 89.47% to 0.72%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 95.77% | -1.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 2.16% | 80% |
| Two or More Races | 0.53% | 1.08% | 103.77% |
| Black | 0.38% | 0.72% | 89.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |