Explore the Family Name Rehder
The meaning of Rehder
North German: variant of Reder 3, 4. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Otto, Claus, Ernst, Helmut, Monika.
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How common is the last name Rehder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rehder had a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname slipped from 26,855 to 27,678 over the decade, marking a decrease of 3.06%. However, the actual count of individuals with the name Rehder increased by 2.12%, from 851 to 869, during the same period. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a drop of 9.38%, from 0.32 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,855 | #27,678 | -3.06% |
| Count | 851 | 869 | 2.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rehder
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes for individuals carrying the Rehder surname. In 2000, almost all identified as White (97.18%), but this percentage decreased slightly to 94.94% by 2010. There was an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander identity within this surname group, moving from 0% in 2000 to 0.69% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase, jumping from 0.82% to 2.53%. Those who identified as belonging to two or more races also saw a significant increase, going from 0.94% to 1.50%. The proportions for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 94.94% | -2.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 2.53% | 208.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 1.5% | 59.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |