Explore the Family Name Runkel
The meaning of Runkel
German: habitational name from a place so named in the Lahn area in Hesse.
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How common is the last name Runkel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Runkel saw a slight shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Runkel was the 23,815th most common surname, with 991 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 24,685th position despite an increase in the number of individuals bearing the surname to 1,011. This resulted in a change rate of -3.65 in rank, though the count increased by 2.02 percent. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease from 0.37 to 0.34, reflecting a -8.11 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,815 | #24,685 | -3.65% |
| Count | 991 | 1,011 | 2.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.34 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Runkel
In relation to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Runkel identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 97.38 percent to 96.83 percent. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the years. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase from 1.31 percent in 2000 to 1.78 percent in 2010, marking a 35.88 percent change. There was also a drop in those identifying with two or more races, from 0.71 percent in 2000 to none reported in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 96.83% | -0.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.78% | 35.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |