Explore the Family Name Ringler
The meaning of Ringler
German: occupational name for a maker of bone, horn, or ivory rings, from an agent derivative of Middle High German ringelen ‘to provide with rings’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ringler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ringler has grown in popularity over a period of ten years from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ringler ranked 10,049 among all surnames in the US; by 2010, it had risen to rank 9,368. This shift represents a relative increase of 6.78%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also grew from 2,958 to 3,472, marking a significant growth of 17.38%. The proportion per 100K people increased by 7.27%, from 1.1 to 1.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,049 | #9,368 | 6.78% |
| Count | 2,958 | 3,472 | 17.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.1 | 1.18 | 7.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ringler
The Decennial U.S. Census data also sheds light on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ringler. In 2000 and 2010, the majority of Ringlers identified as White, at 96.18% and 95.77% respectively, showing a slight decrease of -0.43%. The next most common ethnic identities were those identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.22% to 1.56%, and Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 0.71% to 0.95%. There was a visible rise in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.05% to 1.18%. However, Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native Ringlers saw a decrease in representation over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.18% | 95.77% | -0.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.56% | 27.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.18% | 12.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.95% | 33.8% |
| Black | 0.57% | 0.32% | -43.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.27% | 0.23% | -14.81% |