2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Rahmoeller
A German surname derived from a place name referring to a mill or miller.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Rahmoeller. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rahmoeller surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Rahmoeller in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rahmoeller, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rahmoeller
The surname Rahmoeller originates from Germany, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from a German occupational surname, referring to a person who worked as a frame maker or a cartwright, particularly one who specialized in making the frames or wheels of carts and wagons.
The name is thought to have evolved from the Middle High German word "ram," meaning a frame or a border, combined with the occupational suffix "-er," indicating a person engaged in a particular trade or profession. The addition of the syllable "möll" or "muller" further distinguishes the name, suggesting a connection to the milling or grinding industry.
One of the earliest documented instances of the Rahmoeller name can be found in the parish records of the town of Rohrbach, located in the Palatinate region of Germany, where a family bearing this surname resided in the late 16th century. During this period, the name was often spelled as "Rahmüller" or "Ramüller," reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, several Rahmoeller families migrated to other parts of Germany and neighboring regions, seeking better economic opportunities or fleeing religious persecution. Notably, a branch of the family settled in the town of Großumstadt in the state of Hesse, where they established themselves as respected craftsmen and tradesmen.
Among the notable individuals bearing the Rahmoeller surname, one can mention Johann Rahmoeller (1640-1712), a skilled wheelwright from Großumstadt, whose intricate wagon designs were highly sought after by local merchants and nobility. Another prominent figure was Anna Maria Rahmoeller (1734-1801), a renowned midwife and herbalist from the town of Alsfeld, whose knowledge of traditional remedies and birthing practices was widely respected in her community.
In the 19th century, the Rahmoeller name gained further recognition with the achievements of Wilhelm Rahmoeller (1812-1887), a successful merchant and philanthropist from Frankfurt, who made significant contributions to the establishment of several educational institutions and charitable organizations in the region.
Additionally, Gustav Rahmoeller (1865-1932), a German engineer and inventor from Hanover, gained acclaim for his pioneering work in the development of early combustion engines and automotive technologies, paving the way for advancements in the transportation industry.
Lastly, a notable figure in the 20th century was Anna Rahmoeller (1906-1989), a renowned artist and sculptor from Berlin, whose works were widely exhibited in prestigious galleries across Europe and garnered critical acclaim for their unique style and artistic expression.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rahmoeller
Among Census respondents with the surname Rahmoeller, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Rahmoeller bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Rahmoeller surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.3% · 101
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rahmoeller
Rahmoeller appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+5 bearers (+5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,373 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+5.0%) | Up 7,373 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Rahmoeller surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #152,339 | 4.6% |
| Count | 101 | 106 | 5.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 18.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rahmoeller bearers went from 101 to 106 (+5.0% change). The surname moved up 7,373 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #152,339.
FAQ
Rahmoeller surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rahmoeller?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Rahmoeller. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Rahmoeller?
Rahmoeller ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Rahmoeller. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Rahmoeller.
Has Rahmoeller become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rahmoeller went from 101 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 5 (+5.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Rahmoeller?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rahmoeller, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Rahmoeller in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.3% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rahmoeller appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%), Two or More Races (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Rahmoeller (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Rahmoeller mean?
A German surname derived from a place name referring to a mill or miller. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Rahmoeller (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Rahmoeller?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Rahmoeller on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.