Explore the Family Name Rainear
The meaning of Rainear
Variant of Rainier, a surname of French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rainear in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Rainear' saw a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname dropped by nearly 15 percent, moving from 136,783rd place to 157,234th. Similarly, the count or number of individuals with this surname decreased by 8.85 percent, going from 113 to 103. Consequently, the proportion of people named Rainear per 100,000 also declined by 25 percent over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #136,783 | #157,234 | -14.95% |
| Count | 113 | 103 | -8.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.03 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rainear
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census demonstrates that those with the surname 'Rainear' primarily identified as White, with an increase from 89.38 percent in 2000 to 90.29 percent in 2010. The second largest ethnic group within this surname was Black, which increased by 21.98 percent over the same period, moving from 7.96 percent to 9.71 percent. However, no individuals with the surname 'Rainear' identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.38% | 90.29% | 1.02% |
| Black | 7.96% | 9.71% | 21.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |