Explore the Family Name Ringstaff
The meaning of Ringstaff
Origin undetermined. This has the form of an English surname but it does not appear in modern records.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ringstaff in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ringstaff has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname has increased from 52,714th place in 2000 to 50,275th place in 2010, indicating a growth rate of approximately 4.63%. In terms of actual count, there were 369 individuals with this surname in 2000, which grew to 416 by 2010, marking an increase of 12.74%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.14 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #50,275 | 4.63% |
| Count | 369 | 416 | 12.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ringstaff
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Ringstaff surname. In 2000, the largest ethnic group was White, accounting for 80.49%, followed by Black at 17.89%. By 2010, while these two groups remained the largest, their proportions had slightly decreased to 74.52% and 21.63% respectively. During the same period, there was a notable emergence of Hispanic ethnicity, which was absent in 2000 but accounted for 1.68% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped by 11.76% over the decade, whereas no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.49% | 74.52% | -7.42% |
| Black | 17.89% | 21.63% | 20.91% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.2% | -11.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |