Explore the Family Name Rectenwald
The meaning of Rectenwald
Altered form of German Recktenwald.
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How common is the last name Rectenwald in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rectenwald has seen a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked as the 46,083rd most common surname and by 2010, it had risen to the 44,193rd position, indicating a change of 4.1%. The count of people carrying this surname also saw an increase from 436 in 2000 to 487 in 2010, reflecting an 11.7% growth. The proportion of people with the Rectenwald surname per 100k population also increased slightly from 0.16 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,083 | #44,193 | 4.1% |
| Count | 436 | 487 | 11.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rectenwald
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Rectenwald surname identified as White, with 99.08% in 2000 and 97.95% in 2010. This suggests a slight decrease of 1.14%. There were no records of anyone identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year. Notably, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group in 2010, with 1.23% identifying as such, a change from 0% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.08% | 97.95% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| 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% |