2000
#48,776
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 406
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.15
Very Rare Last name
Reindel
A surname derived from an animal name, potentially referring to a person's trade or characteristic.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 477 Americans carry the last name Reindel. That puts it at #53,634 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 718,563 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Reindel 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
477
1 in 718,563
Census rank
#53,634
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
416
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 416 bearers of the surname Reindel in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 53634th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Reindel, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Reindel
The surname Reindel has its roots in Germany, originating in the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Reindel," which referred to a small stream or brook. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a small watercourse.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Reindel can be found in the records of the town of Nürnberg, Bavaria, where a person named Hans Reindel was mentioned in a document dating back to 1389. Another early reference is from the city of Mainz, where a certain Konrad Reindel was documented in 1412.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Reindel name appeared in various areas of Germany, including the regions of Saxony, Thuringia, and Franconia. In some cases, the spelling varied slightly, with variations such as Reindell, Reindl, and Reindle being found in historical records.
A notable individual bearing this surname was Johann Reindel, a German artist and engraver who lived from 1623 to 1663. His works, which included engravings and etchings, were highly regarded during his lifetime and can still be found in various museums and collections.
Another figure of historical significance was Hans Reindel, a German architect and builder who was active in the late 15th century. He is credited with the design and construction of several notable buildings in the city of Nuremberg, including the Nassauer Haus, which still stands today.
In the 19th century, a person named Friedrich Reindel gained recognition as a German theologian and author. Born in 1801, he wrote extensively on religious topics and served as a pastor in several congregations throughout his life.
As the Reindel surname spread beyond Germany, it found its way into other parts of Europe and eventually to other continents as well. For instance, there are records of individuals with the name Reindel living in Austria, Switzerland, and even Russia during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Overall, the surname Reindel has a long and interesting history, with its origins rooted in the German language and culture. While its exact beginnings may be shrouded in some mystery, the name has been carried by numerous individuals throughout the centuries, leaving its mark on various aspects of society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Reindel
Among Census respondents with the surname Reindel, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Reindel 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 Reindel surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 388
- Hispanic or Latino3.1% · 13
- Two or more races3.1% · 13
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Reindel
Reindel appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#48,995
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 430
+24 bearers (+5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Down 219 places
2020
#53,634
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 416
-14 bearers (-3.3%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Down 4,639 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #48,776 | 406 | 0.15 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #48,995 | 430 | 0.15 | +24 bearers (+5.9%) | Down 219 places |
| 2020 | #53,634 | 416 | 0.14 | -14 bearers (-3.3%) | Down 4,639 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 Reindel 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 | #48,995 | #53,634 | -9.5% |
| Count | 430 | 416 | -3.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.15 | 0.14 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Reindel bearers went from 430 to 416 (-3.3% change). The surname moved down 4,639 positions in the national ranking, going from #48,995 to #53,634.
FAQ
Reindel surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Reindel?
Name Census estimates that about 477 living Americans carry the surname Reindel. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 718,563 residents.
How common is Reindel?
Reindel ranks #53,634 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.14 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 416 people with the surname Reindel. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (477), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.14 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.14 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 Reindel.
Has Reindel become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Reindel went from 430 recorded bearers to 416. That is a decrease of 14 (-3.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #48,995 to #53,634.
What does the Census say about the background of Reindel?
Among Census respondents with the surname Reindel, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%) and Two or More Races (3.1%). 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 Reindel in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (388 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Reindel appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Hispanic (3.1%), Two or More Races (3.1%). 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 Reindel (2000, 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 Reindel mean?
A surname derived from an animal name, potentially referring to a person's trade or characteristic. 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 Reindel (0.14 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 have the last name Reindel?
Want to know how common the surname Reindel is? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.