Explore the Family Name Rechsteiner
The meaning of Rechsteiner
Swiss German: habitational name for someone from (Unter-) Rechstein, in canton Appenzell. Some characteristic forenames: German Guenter, Fritz, Hans.
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How common is the last name Rechsteiner in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rechsteiner saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 68,569th in terms of popularity and by 2010 it had dropped slightly to 68,949th, a change of -0.55%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased during the same period of time, going from 268 to 285, a growth of 6.34%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #68,949 | -0.55% |
| Count | 268 | 285 | 6.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rechsteiner
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Rechsteiner identified as White. In 2000, 92.54% of those with this surname were White, and this figure rose to 94.04% by 2010. There was also a small percentage of individuals who identified as Hispanic, though this decreased from 7.46% in 2000 to 5.26% in 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Rechsteiner who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.54% | 94.04% | 1.62% |
| Hispanic | 7.46% | 5.26% | -29.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |