Explore the Family Name Ringle
The meaning of Ringle
1. English: usually from the Middle English personal name Ringulf (Old English Hringwulf, perhaps reinforced by ancient Germanic Ringulf, both meaning ‘ring’ + ‘wolf’). However, the name may occasionally also arise from the Norman, Middle English personal name Ringold, Ringeld (Old English Hringweald, from hring ‘ring’ + weald ‘rule, ruler’). 2. German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name based on hring ‘ring’. 3. South German: metonymic occupational name for a ring maker (see Ringel and Ringler).
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How common is the last name Ringle in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ringle saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 19,480th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 21,382nd place, marking a decline of 9.76%. The number of individuals with the Ringle surname also decreased during this period, from 1,283 to 1,224, representing a reduction of 4.6%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Ringle per 100,000 population decreased from 0.48 to 0.41, a drop of 14.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,480 | #21,382 | -9.76% |
| Count | 1,283 | 1,224 | -4.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.41 | -14.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ringle
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Ringle surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 95.56% to 94.85%. There was a minor increase among those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 0.62% to 0.65%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, from 1.48% to 2.29%, representing a 54.73% rise. Meanwhile, there was no change in the percentage of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname—these categories remained at 0% for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 94.85% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 2.29% | 54.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 1.55% | -5.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0.65% | 4.84% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |