Explore the Family Name Rydel
The meaning of Rydel
Swedish: variant of Rydell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rydel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rydel has declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 61,713 but dropped to 77,788 in 2010, marking a decrease of 26.05%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 304 in 2000 to 246 in 2010, reflecting a reduction of 19.08%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the surname Rydel fell from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, which is a decrease of 27.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #77,788 | -26.05% |
| Count | 304 | 246 | -19.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rydel
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Rydel identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage decreased slightly from 96.38% to 94.72%. The only other recorded ethnic identity for this surname was "Two or more races", which saw an increase from 1.97% in 2000 to 2.85% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname Rydel associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.38% | 94.72% | -1.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 2.85% | 44.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |