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

Roell, 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 Roell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Roell in America

Roell is the 22012th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Roell surname appeared 1,178 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 Roell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Roell 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 Roell

The surname "ROELL" is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German word "röll" or "rolle," which means "roll" or "roller." This name likely originated in the 12th or 13th century, and it was initially used as an occupational surname for someone who worked with rolls or rollers, such as a miller or a baker.

The earliest recorded instances of the name "ROELL" can be traced back to the late 15th century in various German regions, including Bavaria and Saxony. In the Nuremberg Chronicle, published in 1493, there is a mention of a Hans Roell, who was a prominent citizen of the city.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name "ROELL" was Johann Roell, a German theologian and writer who lived from 1468 to 1536. He was a prominent figure during the Protestant Reformation and published several works on religious topics.

Another notable individual with the surname "ROELL" was Friedrich Wilhelm Roell (1775-1839), a German architect and urban planner. He was responsible for the design and construction of several significant buildings in Berlin, including the Neue Wache and the Schlossbrücke.

In the 19th century, the name "ROELL" gained prominence in the United States, particularly in the Midwest. One of the earliest settlers with this surname was Johann Roell, who emigrated from Germany to Missouri in the 1840s and established a successful farming community.

A famous bearer of the name "ROELL" was Hermann Roell (1851-1926), a German-American artist and painter. He is known for his landscapes and portraits, and his works can be found in several museums across the United States.

Another notable figure with the surname "ROELL" was Wilhelm Roell (1867-1939), a German politician and lawyer. He served as the Minister of Justice in the Weimar Republic and played a significant role in shaping the legal system of post-World War I Germany.

The name "ROELL" has also been associated with several place names in Germany, such as Roellshausen (a village in Hesse) and Roell (a district in the city of Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia). These place names likely derived from the same root as the surname, further indicating the name's German origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Roell

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

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

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