Explore the Family Name Runkles
The meaning of Runkles
Altered form of German Runkel, with the addition of excrescent -s, a common feature of Americanized surnames.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Runkles in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Runkles has seen a slight dip over time. In 2000, it ranked at 45,308 in terms of prevalence and decreased by just over 5% to rank 47,614 by 2010. The total count remained stable over the decade, with 445 individuals bearing the surname both in 2000 and 2010. The proportion of people with the Runkles surname per 100,000 also experienced a small decline of 6.25%, going from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,308 | #47,614 | -5.09% |
| Count | 445 | 445 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Runkles
The ethnicity associated with the surname Runkles, according to Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, with 95.51% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 93.26% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a significant increase, jumping from 2.47% in 2000 to 4.27% in 2010 - a rise of over 72%. There was also a minimal presence of Asians/Pacific Islanders and those identifying as two or more races recorded in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.51% | 93.26% | -2.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 4.27% | 72.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 1.35% | -14.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |