Rickles
A surname derived from an English place name meaning "little ridge" or "small brook."
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 617 Americans carry the last name Rickles. That puts it at #40,494 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.18 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 555,518 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rickles surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
617
1 in 555,518
Census rank
#40,494
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
540
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 540 bearers of the surname Rickles in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.18 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 40494th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rickles, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (1.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rickles
The surname RICKLES is of English origin, and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a topographic name, referring to someone who lived near a rick or haystack. The name is derived from the Old English word "hrycce," which means "rick" or "haystack."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RICKLES can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Riccheles." This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 11th century.
During the 13th and 14th centuries, the RICKLES surname was particularly prevalent in the counties of Worcestershire and Warwickshire, where many families with this name were recorded in local tax rolls and parish records.
In the 16th century, the name RICKLES was associated with several prominent figures. Sir Thomas RICKLES (1508-1568) was a renowned English judge and politician who served as Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas. His contemporary, Sir William RICKLES (1520-1592), was a prominent landowner and Member of Parliament.
Another notable bearer of the RICKLES surname was John RICKLES (1628-1691), an English clergyman and author who wrote several influential theological works. He served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Islington, London.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the RICKLES name continued to be associated with various notable figures. For example, Samuel RICKLES (1653-1724) was an English mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.
In the 19th century, one of the most famous individuals with the RICKLES surname was Sir James RICKLES (1815-1892), a British civil engineer and architect who oversaw the construction of several iconic buildings, including the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Throughout history, the RICKLES surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Rickles, Rickleys, Rickeleys, and Rickelis, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal practices of different areas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rickles
Among Census respondents with the surname Rickles, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (1.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Rickles bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Rickles surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.3%
- Hispanic or Latino3.5%
- Two or more races1.5%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Rickles surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,494 | #40,494 | 0.0% |
| Count | 540 | 540 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Rickles bearers went from 540 to 540 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #40,494 to #40,494.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Rickles
FAQ
Rickles surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Rickles?
The surname Rickles holds position #40,494 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 617 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.18 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Rickles surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rickles, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (1.5%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.