Explore the Family Name Rydalch
The meaning of Rydalch
English: variant of Ridehalgh, a habitational name from Higher Ridihalgh in the township of Briercliffe with Extwistle in Whalley parish (Lancashire). The placename derives from Old English hrēod ‘reed’ + halh ‘nook, corner of land, water meadow’.
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How common is the last name Rydalch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rydalch has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,500 in popularity with a count of 371 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, its rank had risen to 49,824, representing an improvement of about 5.1%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased by approximately 13.48% during this period. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Rydalch per 100,000 remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #49,824 | 5.1% |
| Count | 371 | 421 | 13.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rydalch
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname Rydalch identify as White. In 2000, around 98.92% identified as such, although this figure dropped slightly to 97.62% in 2010. Interestingly, the census recorded a small emergence of Hispanic identity among those with this surname, increasing from 0% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Two or more races were either not represented or the data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.92% | 97.62% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |