Explore the Family Name Ritzel
The meaning of Ritzel
German: from a pet form of any of several ancient Germanic personal names formed with rīc ‘power(ful)’ (see for example Richard, Heinrich, Moritz).
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How common is the last name Ritzel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ritzel has seen a drop in its popularity over the last decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 44,273rd in terms of prevalence, with 458 instances recorded. By 2010, however, it had fallen to the 52,970th position and its count reduced to 391, signifying a decline of approximately 14.63%. The proportion per 100,000 also fell by 23.53%, changing from 0.17 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,273 | #52,970 | -19.64% |
| Count | 458 | 391 | -14.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.13 | -23.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ritzel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Ritzel surname identified as White, accounting for 94.54% in 2000 and 94.37% in 2010. The percentage of those who identify as Asian or Pacific Islander increased by 50.33%, rising from 1.53% in 2000 to 2.3% in 2010. Meanwhile, the portion identifying as Hispanic remained consistent at 1.53% across both years. There were no individuals recorded as identifying with two or more races in 2010 as compared to 1.31% in 2000. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.54% | 94.37% | -0.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.53% | 2.3% | 50.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |