Explore the Family Name Raineri
The meaning of Raineri
Italian (Sicily): from Raineri, a variant of Rainero, or a patronymic or plural form of Rainero, from ancient Germanic Raginhari, from ragin ‘counsel’ + hari, heri ‘army’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carlo, Angelo, Carmelo, Ciro, Gasper, Giovanni, Luciano, Milio, Nicola, Sal, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Raineri in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Raineri has seen a slight uptick in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Raineri ranked as the 36,807th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had increased its rank to 35,866. The number of people with this surname also grew, rising from 572 in 2000 to 626 in 2010, marking a 9.44% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.21, suggesting that while the surname became more common, it did so at a rate consistent with population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,807 | #35,866 | 2.56% |
| Count | 572 | 626 | 9.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raineri
Turning our attention to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the Raineri surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority identified as White (93.18%). While this group still represented the majority in 2010 (88.82%), there was a decline of 4.68%. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.00% to 0.80%, and those acknowledging two or more races almost doubled from 1.75% to 3.19%. The Hispanic segment showed substantial growth, increasing from 4.20% to 6.23%. No changes were observed among Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups, with both remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.18% | 88.82% | -4.68% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 6.23% | 48.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 3.19% | 82.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |