Explore the Family Name Rehrer
The meaning of Rehrer
Altered form of German and Swiss German Röhrer (see Rohrer).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rehrer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rehrer ranked 59,293 in popularity in 2000 and slightly fell to 59,470 in 2010, indicating a small decrease of 0.3%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 319 in 2000 to 340 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 6.58%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12 during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #59,470 | -0.3% |
| Count | 319 | 340 | 6.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rehrer
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that in both years 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded individuals with the Rehrer surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. In 2010, however, some individuals identified as two or more races (2.35%) and Black (1.76%), categories that showed zero individuals in the year 2000. The majority of those carrying the Rehrer surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 96.55% in 2000 to 90.59% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.82% in 2000 to 3.82% in 2010, marking a significant rise of 35.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 90.59% | -6.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 3.82% | 35.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.35% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |