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

Reiling, 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 Reiling surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reiling in America

Reiling is the 24982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reiling surname appeared 995 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 Reiling.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reiling 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 Reiling

The surname REILING has its origins in Germany, specifically tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "reilen," which means "to separate" or "to divide." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in land surveying or boundary delineation.

The earliest recorded instances of the REILING surname can be found in medieval German records, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. One notable early reference is in the "Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae" from the 14th century, which mentions individuals with the surname Reyling.

In the 16th century, the REILING surname appeared in the "Kirchenbücher" (church records) of various German towns and villages, including Reylingen, a small town in the present-day state of Baden-Württemberg. This town's name shares a similar root with the surname, potentially indicating a connection between the place and the family name.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the REILING surname was Johann REILING, born in 1592 in the town of Reylingen. He was a prominent landowner and farmer, contributing to the local agricultural community.

Another notable figure was Christoph REILING, born in 1627 in Saxony. He was a skilled craftsman and woodworker, known for his intricate carvings and furniture designs that were highly sought after by nobility and wealthy patrons.

In the 18th century, the REILING surname gained prominence with the birth of Friedrich Wilhelm REILING (1734-1806), a respected theologian and philosopher. He authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy, which were widely studied in academic circles across Europe.

Moving into the 19th century, we find Johann REILING (1817-1892), a renowned German architect and urban planner. He was instrumental in the design and development of several iconic buildings and public spaces in cities like Berlin and Hamburg.

Finally, one cannot overlook the contributions of Gertrud REILING (1890-1972), a pioneering German feminist and activist. She played a significant role in advocating for women's rights and gender equality, establishing organizations and publishing works that advanced the cause of women's empowerment.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reiling

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

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 Reiling 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 Reiling 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 Reiling was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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