Explore the Family Name Ruehl
The meaning of Ruehl
German (mainly Rühl): see Ruhl.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ruehl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ruehl saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ruehl ranked 25,356 in terms of popularity among surnames, with a count of 917 instances per 100,000 people. The rank slid to 26,747 by 2010, reflecting a drop of 5.49%. Similarly, the count also fell marginally by 0.76% to 910 over the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people also showed a downward trend, reducing by 8.82% from 0.34 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,356 | #26,747 | -5.49% |
| Count | 917 | 910 | -0.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruehl
From an ethnicity perspective, the surname Ruehl primarily aligns with the White ethnic identity, as per the figures released by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, a whopping 97.60% of those with the Ruehl surname identified as White, though this decreased slightly to 95.60% by 2010. In contrast, there was a noticeable increase in people of mixed ethnicities bearing the Ruehl surname, rising from 1.42% in 2000 to 1.87% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no recorded instances of Ruehls identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, new entries into the Hispanic (1.54%) and Black (0.66%) categories were noted in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 95.6% | -2.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.87% | 31.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |