Explore the Family Name Ringwald
The meaning of Ringwald
German: 1. from the personal name Ringolt, Ringwalt, see Ringold. 2. habitational name from Ringwalde in Silesia. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Sigfried, Wessel, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Ringwald in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ringwald experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 29,069th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 30,509th position, indicating a decline of 4.95%. During this time period, the number of individuals with the Ringwald last name remained relatively stable, decreasing by a marginal 0.39%, from 768 people to 765.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,069 | #30,509 | -4.95% |
| Count | 768 | 765 | -0.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ringwald
In terms of ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of individuals bearing the Ringwald surname identified as White, comprising 95.83% in 2000 and 95.42% in 2010, showing only a slight decrease of 0.43%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic underwent a more significant drop of 32.91%, falling from 2.34% to 1.57%. Notably, the census began recording instances of multiple ethnic identities and Asian/Pacific Islander affiliations within the Ringwald family starting in 2010, accounting for 1.31% and 0.78% respectively. However, there were no reported changes in Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.83% | 95.42% | -0.43% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 1.57% | -32.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.65% | 0% | 0% |