Find out how popular the last name Radell is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Radell.

Radell, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Radell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Radell in America

Radell is the 54055th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Radell surname appeared 382 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Radell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Radell to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Radell

The surname Radell is of Germanic origin, with roots tracing back to the early medieval period in the areas that are now modern-day Germany and the Netherlands. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "rad," meaning "wheel" or "counsel," and the diminutive suffix "-ell," suggesting a connection to a person or place associated with a wheel or someone who was a wise counselor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the region, where a person named Radellus is mentioned in a charter dated 1092. This suggests that the name was in use by the late 11th century, though its origins may predate this record.

In the 13th century, the name appears in the Annales Egmundani, a chronicle from the Abbey of Egmond in the Netherlands, where a monk named Radellus is mentioned as having participated in the construction of the abbey's church. This provides evidence of the name's presence in the Low Countries during this period.

Moving forward to the 15th century, records from the city of Cologne, Germany, mention a merchant family by the name of Radell, indicating that the name had established itself within the urban mercantile class of the region. One notable member of this family was Johannes Radell (1435-1501), a successful trader and benefactor of the city's churches and charitable institutions.

In the 16th century, the name can be found in the records of the University of Heidelberg, where a scholar named Sebastian Radell (1520-1589) taught philosophy and theology. He was known for his writings on ethics and logic, which were influential in academic circles of the time.

Another notable bearer of the Radell name was Hans Radell (1578-1647), a German artist and engraver who was active in the early 17th century. His intricate etchings and engravings depicting biblical scenes and landscapes are highly regarded examples of the Baroque style.

As the name spread across Europe, it also found its way to the British Isles, where variations such as Radley and Radcliffe emerged. One example is the English writer and critic William Radcliffe (1760-1823), who was known for his essays on literature and criticism.

Throughout its history, the surname Radell has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, scholars, merchants, and artists, reflecting the diverse origins and meanings associated with this Germanic name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Radell

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Radell.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Radell was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Radell has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Radell was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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