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

Ridel, 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 Ridel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ridel in America

Ridel is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ridel surname appeared 214 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 Ridel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ridel 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 Ridel

The surname Ridel has its origins in the Anglo-Norman culture that spread across Britain after the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is derived from the Old French word "ridel," meaning a small stream or brook. The earliest records of the name date back to the late 11th century, soon after the Norman invasion.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Robert Ridel, a Norman landowner who held estates in Gloucestershire and Somerset in the late 11th century. His name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property conducted by order of William the Conqueror.

In the 12th century, the name Ridel was associated with the village of Ridel in Gloucestershire, which likely took its name from the small stream running through the area. This village was once home to a prominent family of the same name, including Sir Walter Ridel, a knight who fought in the Third Crusade under King Richard I in the late 12th century.

As the Ridel family spread across England, the name took on various spellings, such as Riddell, Riddle, and Rydal. One notable bearer of the name was John Riddell, a Scottish historian and writer who lived from 1785 to 1857. He was the author of several works on Scottish history and antiquities.

Another prominent figure with the surname Ridel was Sir Thomas Riddell, a Scottish baronet who lived from 1809 to 1878. He was a member of the Royal Company of Archers, the sovereign's bodyguard in Scotland, and served as Lord Lieutenant of Berwickshire.

In the 16th century, the Ridel family had a presence in Ireland, where the name was anglicized to Riddle. One notable member of this branch was Sir George Riddle, an Irish politician and landowner who lived from 1784 to 1856. He served as a Member of Parliament for Newcastle in County Down.

The Ridel surname has also been found in various parts of Europe, with variations such as Ridel, Ridell, and Riddell appearing in France, Germany, and the Netherlands. In the 18th century, a Dutch artist named Abraham Ridel gained recognition for his landscapes and genre paintings.

Overall, the surname Ridel has a rich history dating back to the Norman Conquest and has been associated with various prominent individuals across Britain, Ireland, and Europe over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ridel

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

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

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