Explore the Family Name Ringland
The meaning of Ringland
English (Lancashire): habitational name from Ringland (Norfolk). The placename may mean ‘land of the people of a man called Rymi’, from an Old English personal name Rȳmi + the groupname suffix -ingas (genitive -inga-) + land ‘land’. Proportionally, this name is more common in Ireland than England.
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How common is the last name Ringland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ringland has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,246th and had a count of 340 people. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 64,388 with only 309 individuals sharing the surname. This represents a decline in popularity by approximately 14.48%. The proportion per 100k also decreased from 0.13 to 0.1, marking a 23.08% reduction over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #64,388 | -14.48% |
| Count | 340 | 309 | -9.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ringland
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals named Ringland are of White ethnic identity. In 2000, this group accounted for 96.76% of the total Ringlands, but saw a slight decrease to 95.47% by 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races within the Ringland surname showed a significant increase of nearly 98%, climbing from 1.47% in 2000 to 2.91% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either at zero or suppressed for privacy reasons during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 95.47% | -1.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 2.91% | 97.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |