Explore the Family Name Rankins
The meaning of Rankins
English (London): variant of Rankin, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rankins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Rankins' has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 8762 in popularity, moving to 8634 by 2010, indicating a change of 1.46%. The actual count of people with this surname also increased from 3450 in 2000 to 3809 in 2010, showing a rise of 10.41%. The proportion per 100,000 for the surname also saw a minimal increase from 1.28 to 1.29, marking a change of 0.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,762 | #8,634 | 1.46% |
| Count | 3,450 | 3,809 | 10.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.28 | 1.29 | 0.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rankins
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname 'Rankins', data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. It appears that there was no record of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups with this surname in 2000, but by 2010, these groups accounted for 0.29% and 1.10% respectively. Individuals identifying with two or more races increased from 2.23% to 3.20%, a change of 43.50%. The proportion of White individuals decreased slightly, dropping from 25.71% to 25.05%, as did those identifying as Black, decreasing from 69.51% to 68.57%. The Hispanic group saw a small increase from 1.71% to 1.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 69.51% | 68.57% | -1.35% |
| White | 25.71% | 25.05% | -2.57% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 3.2% | 43.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 1.79% | 4.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.29% | 0% |