Explore the Family Name Ruppel
The meaning of Ruppel
South German (also Rüppel): from a pet form of Rupprecht. Compare Rupel.
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How common is the last name Ruppel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ruppel has seen a decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name dropped from 12,437 in 2000 to 14,523 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 16.77%. Similarly, the count of people with the surname Ruppel decreased by about 10.31% during the same period, going from 2,289 in 2000 to 2,053 in 2010. The proportion of individuals per 100k also saw a decrease of around 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,437 | #14,523 | -16.77% |
| Count | 2,289 | 2,053 | -10.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.7 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruppel
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ruppel in the U.S. between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority ethnicity was White at 97.90%, which slightly decreased to 96.69% in 2010. Hispanic representation increased significantly by 76.19%, although it remained a small percentage overall (1.05% in 2000 to 1.85% in 2010). The Asian/Pacific Islander group also experienced an increase, rising from 0.31% in 2000 to 0.39% in 2010. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw an increase from 0.52% in 2000 to 0.68% in 2010. There were no changes for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups, both remaining at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 96.69% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.85% | 76.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0.52% | 0.68% | 30.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.39% | 25.81% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |