Explore the Family Name Ringen
The meaning of Ringen
Norwegian: habitational name from Ringen, a common farm name in southeastern Norway, from Old Norse ringr ‘ring, circle’ describing a feature of the landscape, such as a lake. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Knut, Nels.
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How common is the last name Ringen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ringen has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 63,297 and by 2010, it had fallen to 64,388, marking a decline of 1.72%. Despite this fall in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Ringen increased over the decade, going from 295 in 2000 to 309 in 2010, which is an increase of 4.75%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #64,388 | -1.72% |
| Count | 295 | 309 | 4.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ringen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ringen, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, 99.32% of persons with this surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly to 98.06% by 2010. The data for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed (S) for privacy reasons, indicating that these groups represent a very small fraction, if any, of individuals with the surname Ringen.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.32% | 98.06% | -1.27% |
| 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% |