Explore the Family Name Rinkel
The meaning of Rinkel
German: 1. metonymic occupational name for a buckle maker, from a diminutive of Middle High German rinke ‘buckle, clasp’. 2. variant of Ringel.
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How common is the last name Rinkel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rinkel decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked at 58,849 and by 2010 it had fallen to 77,522, which is a drop of around 31.73%. Likewise, the total count of people with this surname also fell from 322 in 2000 to 247 in 2010, reflecting a decline of about 23.29%. The proportion of people named Rinkel per 100,000 individuals also dropped by 33.33% during that same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #77,522 | -31.73% |
| Count | 322 | 247 | -23.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.08 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rinkel
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rinkel. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the name being attributed to individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Instead, the vast majority (over 98%) of individuals with the Rinkel surname identified as White. From 2000 to 2010, there was a very slight decrease of 0.28% in this group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.07% | 98.79% | -0.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |