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

Ruemmele, 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 Ruemmele surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ruemmele in America

Ruemmele is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ruemmele surname appeared 151 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 Ruemmele.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ruemmele 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 Ruemmele

The surname Ruemmele is of German origin, originating in the southern regions of Germany. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Rümmel," which means "little rum" or "small caraway seed." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational name for someone who worked with spices or in the culinary trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the Ruemmele surname can be traced back to the 16th century in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Historical records from this time period, including church registers and tax records, provide evidence of individuals bearing this surname.

In the 17th century, the Ruemmele name appears in various manuscripts and documents, particularly in the areas around the city of Augsburg. One notable example is Johann Ruemmele, a merchant and trader who lived in Augsburg in the mid-1600s.

The name Ruemmele has also been associated with some prominent figures throughout history. In the 18th century, Friedrich Ruemmele (1725-1798) was a respected theologian and philosopher who taught at the University of Tübingen.

During the 19th century, the Ruemmele name gained prominence in the field of art. Carl Ruemmele (1819-1886) was a renowned German painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes. His works were highly regarded and can be found in various art collections across Europe.

Another notable individual was August Ruemmele (1845-1912), a German entrepreneur and industrialist who played a significant role in the development of the steel industry in the Ruhr region of Germany.

In the 20th century, Hans Ruemmele (1901-1978) was a prominent German architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Fraunhofer Institute in Stuttgart.

While the Ruemmele surname has its roots in Germany, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration. However, its origins can be traced back to the southern German regions, where it was initially derived from an occupational name related to the spice trade.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ruemmele

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

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

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