Explore the Family Name Rehbein
The meaning of Rehbein
German: 1. nickname for someone who was fleet of foot or slender and graceful, from Middle Low German rē ‘roe deer’ + bein ‘bone, leg’. 2. from the personal name Rachwin, a compound of rahha ‘revenge’ + wini ‘friend’. Compare Rabine. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Gerhard, Hannelore, Hans, Irmgard, Volker, Willi.
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How common is the last name Rehbein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rehbein has seen a minor fluctuation in its popularity over the last decade. In 2000, the name was ranked as the 22,258th most common surname, with 1,081 individuals bearing the moniker. By the year 2010, there was a slight dip in rank to 22,516, despite an increase in the overall count of people with this surname to 1,142. This represents a growth of approximately 5.64% over the course of a decade. However, when considering the proportion of people named Rehbein per 100,000 residents, there was a minor decrease of 2.5%, dropping from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.39 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,258 | #22,516 | -1.16% |
| Count | 1,081 | 1,142 | 5.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.39 | -2.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rehbein
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Rehbein also showed some changes between the years 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with percentages at 96.21 in 2000 and a slightly higher 96.41 in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant decline of 31.6%, falling from 2.31% in 2000 to 1.58% in 2010. Meanwhile, a small population began identifying as Black by 2010, whereas no such data was reported in 2000. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities increased from 1.11% to 1.23% during this period. There were no people named Rehbein who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 96.41% | 0.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 1.58% | -31.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.23% | 10.81% |
| Black | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |