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

Rummel, 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 Rummel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rummel in America

Rummel is the 8439th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rummel surname appeared 3,913 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Rummel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rummel 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 Rummel

The surname RUMMEL has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Ruhm," which means "fame" or "renown," and was likely initially used as a nickname or byname for someone of notable or renowned status.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname RUMMEL dates back to the 14th century, appearing in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony in Germany. The name was also found in various town and village records throughout the Germanic regions during this time period.

In the 16th century, the surname RUMMEL appeared in the Reformationsgeschichte, a chronicle of the Protestant Reformation, where it was associated with a prominent family from the city of Nuremberg. This family played a significant role in supporting the Reformation movement and its ideals.

The variant spelling "Rümmel" was also common in certain regions of Germany, particularly in the southern areas around Bavaria and Swabia. This spelling variation was likely influenced by local dialects and pronunciation patterns.

One notable individual bearing the surname RUMMEL was Johann Rummel (1472-1543), a German theologian and humanist scholar from Nuremberg. He was a vocal supporter of the Reformation and was known for his contributions to the translation of the Bible into the German language.

Another prominent figure was Gottlieb Rummel (1744-1813), a German philosopher and educator who served as the rector of the University of Giessen. He was celebrated for his work in promoting educational reforms and his writings on moral philosophy.

In the 19th century, Karl Rummel (1823-1889) was a renowned German landscape painter whose works captured the beauty of the German countryside and were highly regarded during his lifetime.

The surname RUMMEL also found its way to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands, where it was sometimes spelled as "Rommele" or "Rommelen." One noteworthy individual with this surname variation was Adriaan Rommelen (1561-1635), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his portraits and religious works.

Over the centuries, the surname RUMMEL has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, theologians, and philosophers, all contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual history associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rummel

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

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

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