Explore the Family Name Raynolds
The meaning of Raynolds
English (Norfolk): variant of Reynolds.
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How common is the last name Raynolds in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Raynolds saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,725th most common surname and by 2010, it had fallen to 69,793rd. Despite this drop in rank, the count of people with the Raynolds surname actually increased from 272 to 281 during the same period, marking a growth rate of 3.31 percent. However, when considering the proportion per 100k, there was no substantive change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #69,793 | -3.05% |
| Count | 272 | 281 | 3.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raynolds
When examining the ethnic identity tied to the surname Raynolds through data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there are some notable changes observed from 2000 to 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as White marginally increased from 83.09% to 83.99%, while those identifying as Black also saw a small increase from 10.66% to 11.03%. There was a decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, falling from 4.78% to 4.27%. No significant presence of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations were recorded for this surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.09% | 83.99% | 1.08% |
| Black | 10.66% | 11.03% | 3.47% |
| Hispanic | 4.78% | 4.27% | -10.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |