Explore the Family Name Ringwelski
The meaning of Ringwelski
Polish: derivative of the ancient Germanic personal name Ringwelt (see Ringwald), + the Polish surname suffix -ski.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ringwelski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ringwelski has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 72,717th in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had climbed to 71,042nd, a change of 2.3 percent. While the rank increased, the actual count of individuals with this surname also grew from 249 in 2000 to 275 in 2010, an increase of 10.44 percent. However, the proportion of people with the surname Ringwelski per 100,000 remained steady at 0.09 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #71,042 | 2.3% |
| Count | 249 | 275 | 10.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ringwelski
The ethnicity associated with the surname Ringwelski is predominantly White, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of those with the surname identified as White, though the percentage decreased from 97.59 to 95.64 over the decade. Beginning in 2010, there was a small representation of the Hispanic community, accounting for 1.82 percent of the Ringwelskis. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Other ethnic identities were not represented or the information was possibly suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 95.64% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |