Explore the Family Name Rittle
The meaning of Rittle
Americanized form of German Rittel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rittle in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rittle has experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The ranking for this name fell from 51,458 in 2000 to 62,903 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 22.24 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname dropped from 380 to 318 during the same period, a reduction of 16.32 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 21.43 percent, moving from 0.14 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #62,903 | -22.24% |
| Count | 380 | 318 | -16.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rittle
Turning to ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, most bearers of the Rittle surname identified as White, with a percentage of 97.11 in 2000 and 94.34 in 2010, showing a minor decrease of 2.85 percent over the decade. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander were scarce, holding steady at around 1.57 to 1.58 percent. Interestingly, there was an emergence of individuals with the Rittle surname identifying with two or more races in 2010, which was not observed in 2000. The percentages for Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at zero throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 94.34% | -2.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.58% | 1.57% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |