Explore the Family Name Amrhein
The meaning of Amrhein
German and Alsatian: topographic name for someone living by the Rhine river (German Rhein). In some cases a re-interpretation of Amrain, see Amrein 1. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Laurette, Marielle.
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How common is the last name Amrhein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Amrhein saw a modest rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Despite a slight drop in rank from 17,408 to 17,921, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 4.42%, growing from 1,494 to 1,560. However, when considered in proportion to every 100,000 people, there was a minor decline of 3.64%, indicating that while the count of the surname grew, it did not keep pace with the nation's overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,408 | #17,921 | -2.95% |
| Count | 1,494 | 1,560 | 4.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.53 | -3.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Amrhein
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Amrhein, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 97.59% to 96.73%. Simultaneously, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.94% to 1.28%. Interestingly, the census also recorded those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and of two or more races for the first time in 2010, comprising 0.71% and 1.03% of the Amrhein surname bearers respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 96.73% | -0.88% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 1.28% | 36.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0.54% | 1.03% | 90.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| Black | 0.4% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |