2000
#24,162
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 973
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.36
Rare Last name
Reindl
Germanic surname meaning "from the reindeer pasture" or referring to an area associated with reindeer farming.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,339 Americans carry the last name Reindl. That puts it at #22,564 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.39 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 255,978 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Reindl 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
1.3K
1 in 255,978
Census rank
#22,564
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,168 bearers of the surname Reindl in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.39 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 22564th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Reindl, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Reindl
The surname REINDL originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the old German word "rein", meaning "pure" or "clean", and the suffix "-dl" which was a common diminutive ending used to form surnames. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a clean or pure body of water, or possibly someone with a pure or virtuous character.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the REINDL surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from Bavaria, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Reyndl", "Reindel", and "Reintel", reflecting the regional variations in language and spelling at the time.
In the 14th century, the name REINDL is mentioned in the Hausbücher, a series of historical records from the city of Nuremberg. These records document the presence of several REINDL families in the city, indicating that the name had become established in this region of Germany.
During the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the REINDL surname was Hans Reindl, a German goldsmith and engraver who was active in Nuremberg between 1520 and 1550. His intricate metalwork pieces are still admired for their craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Another prominent individual with the REINDL name was Johann Reindl, a Bavarian architect and master builder who lived from 1677 to 1744. He is renowned for his work on several churches and monasteries in southern Germany, including the Benedictine Abbey of Ettal.
In the 19th century, a renowned REINDL was the German painter and lithographer Franz Reindl (1820-1895). His landscape paintings and illustrations captured the beauty of the Bavarian countryside and are considered important works of the Biedermeier period.
As the REINDL surname spread beyond Germany, it also gained a foothold in other regions of Europe. For instance, in the 18th century, there are records of REINDL families in the Czech lands, where the name was spelled as "Reindl" or "Rejndl".
Throughout its long history, the REINDL surname has maintained a strong presence in Germany and neighboring countries, often associated with regions such as Bavaria, Austria, and the Czech Republic. While its origins lie in the Middle Ages, the name continues to be carried by many individuals today, reflecting its enduring legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Reindl
Among Census respondents with the surname Reindl, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Reindl 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 Reindl surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.5% · 1,069
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 42
- Two or more races3.5% · 41
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 8
- Black or African American0.4% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Reindl
Reindl 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
#22,646
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,133
+160 bearers (+16.4%)
Per 100,000 0.38
Rank movement Up 1,516 places
2020
#22,564
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,168
+35 bearers (+3.1%)
Per 100,000 0.39
Rank movement Up 82 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #24,162 | 973 | 0.36 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #22,646 | 1,133 | 0.38 | +160 bearers (+16.4%) | Up 1,516 places |
| 2020 | #22,564 | 1,168 | 0.39 | +35 bearers (+3.1%) | Up 82 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 Reindl 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 | #22,646 | #22,564 | 0.4% |
| Count | 1,133 | 1,168 | 3.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.38 | 0.39 | 2.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Reindl bearers went from 1,133 to 1,168 (+3.1% change). The surname moved up 82 positions in the national ranking, going from #22,646 to #22,564.
FAQ
Reindl surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Reindl?
Name Census estimates that about 1,339 living Americans carry the surname Reindl. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 255,978 residents.
How common is Reindl?
Reindl ranks #22,564 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.39 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 1,168 people with the surname Reindl. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,339), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.39 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.39 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 Reindl.
Has Reindl become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Reindl went from 1,133 recorded bearers to 1,168. That is an increase of 35 (+3.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #22,646 to #22,564.
What does the Census say about the background of Reindl?
Among Census respondents with the surname Reindl, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (3.5%). 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 Reindl in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.5% (1,069 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Reindl appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.5%), Hispanic (3.6%), Two or More Races (3.5%). 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 Reindl (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 Reindl mean?
Germanic surname meaning "from the reindeer pasture" or referring to an area associated with reindeer farming. 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 Reindl (0.39 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 Americans have the surname Reindl?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.