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

Rempel, 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 Rempel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rempel in America

Rempel is the 20884th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rempel surname appeared 1,262 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 Rempel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rempel 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 Rempel

The surname Rempel is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, where it was derived from the old German word "rempel," meaning "narrow path" or "alley."

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval documents from the 14th century, where it was spelled in various forms, such as "Rempele" and "Rempeler." These early records suggest that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived near or worked on narrow paths or alleys.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Johannes Rempel, a craftsman who lived in the town of Mainz in the late 15th century. Another notable figure was Hans Rempel, a merchant from the city of Cologne, who was active in the 16th century.

As the name spread across German-speaking regions, it also took on different spellings and variations. In some areas, it was written as "Remppel" or "Rempfel," reflecting the regional dialects and influences.

The Rempel surname has a strong connection to certain place names, particularly in areas where the name was prevalent. For instance, the village of Remlingen, located in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, is believed to have derived its name from the German word "rempel," further reinforcing the link between the surname and its geographical origins.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Rempel surname, including:

1. Johann Rempel (1589-1647), a German theologian and writer from Nuremberg.
2. Heinrich Rempel (1702-1777), a German composer and organist known for his sacred works.
3. Anna Rempel (1832-1902), a German educator and women's rights advocate from Berlin.
4. Gustav Rempel (1871-1938), a German architect who designed several notable buildings in Munich.
5. Heinrich Rempel (1901-1969), a German-American artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

While the Rempel surname may have evolved and spread across different regions over time, its origins remain firmly rooted in the German heritage, carrying the echoes of the narrow paths and alleys that once defined its bearers' lives.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rempel

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

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

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