2000
#114,852
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 141
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Remmele
A surname of German origin, derived from a place name or occupational term.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Remmele. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Remmele 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Remmele in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Remmele, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Remmele
The surname REMMELE is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated as a place name or a locational surname, derived from a location or town called Remmel or Remmele.
The earliest recorded instances of the name REMMELE can be found in medieval German records and documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. While the exact etymology is uncertain, it is speculated that the name may have derived from an Old German word meaning "a small stream" or "a brook."
One of the earliest known bearers of the REMMELE name was Johannes Remmele, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Augsburg, Germany, in the late 14th century. His name is documented in several municipal records and property deeds from the time.
In the 15th century, a family named REMMELE is recorded as residing in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a well-preserved medieval town in Bavaria, Germany. This family was involved in the local textile trade and held prominent positions within the town's guild system.
Another notable individual bearing the REMMELE surname was Hans Remmele, a renowned sculptor and wood carver who lived in the late 16th century. His intricate woodcarvings adorned churches and public buildings throughout southern Germany, and his works are still celebrated today for their exceptional craftsmanship.
In the 17th century, the REMMELE name appears in records from the town of Ulm, located in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. One notable figure was Katharina Remmele, a midwife who gained recognition for her skilled assistance during childbirth and her dedication to helping mothers and infants.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the REMMELE surname spread across various regions of Germany and into neighboring countries, as families migrated and settled in new areas. Notable bearers of the name during this period include Johann Remmele, a respected professor of theology at the University of Heidelberg, who lived from 1763 to 1828.
Throughout its history, the REMMELE surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, from merchants and artisans to scholars and professionals. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling over the centuries, its German roots and connection to specific locations and regions remain evident.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Remmele
Among Census respondents with the surname Remmele, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Remmele 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 Remmele surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.2% · 119
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Remmele
Remmele 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
#129,825
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
-10 bearers (-7.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,973 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-11 bearers (-8.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,224 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #114,852 | 141 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #129,825 | 131 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-7.1%) | Down 14,973 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-8.4%) | Down 12,224 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 Remmele 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 | #129,825 | #142,049 | -9.4% |
| Count | 131 | 120 | -8.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Remmele bearers went from 131 to 120 (-8.4% change). The surname moved down 12,224 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,825 to #142,049.
FAQ
Remmele surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Remmele?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Remmele. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Remmele?
Remmele ranks #142,049 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 120 people with the surname Remmele. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), 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 Remmele.
Has Remmele become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Remmele went from 131 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 11 (-8.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,825 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Remmele?
Among Census respondents with the surname Remmele, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.8%). 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 Remmele in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.2% (119 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Remmele appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.2%), Two or More Races (0.8%). 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 Remmele (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 Remmele mean?
A surname of German origin, derived from a place name or occupational term. 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 Remmele (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 Remmele?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Remmele is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.