Explore the Family Name Romel
The meaning of Romel
1. Americanized form of German Rommel. 2. German (Römel): unexplained. The surname Römel is very rare in Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Romel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Romel has slightly decreased over time. In 2000, Romel was ranked 57,406th in the United States and this rank fell to 62,714 by 2010, a 9.25% decrease. The actual count of people with this surname also dropped from 332 in 2000 to 319 in 2010, denoting a 3.92% decline. The proportion per 100,000 individuals with this last name dipped from 0.12 to 0.11 during this decade, marking an 8.33% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #62,714 | -9.25% |
| Count | 332 | 319 | -3.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Romel
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting trends for the surname Romel. From 2000 to 2010, there was a significant increase in Hispanic representation, moving from 4.82% to 6.90%, reflecting a 43.15% growth. The percentage of the White population with this surname also experienced a slight uptick, from 87.65% to 88.71%. However, the percentage of individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander disappeared completely, falling from 3.31% to zero, while the Black population saw a minor decrease from 3.31% to 3.13%. There were no changes found within the categories of Two or More Races and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.65% | 88.71% | 1.21% |
| Hispanic | 4.82% | 6.9% | 43.15% |
| Black | 3.31% | 3.13% | -5.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.31% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |