Explore the Family Name Rehrig
The meaning of Rehrig
German: perhaps a variant of Rehring (also unexplained), or a habitational name from Rehrige in Brandenburg, or, alternatively, a variant of Röhrig (see Roehrig).
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How common is the last name Rehrig in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rehrig saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,898th most common surname, but dropped to 28,408th by 2010, representing a 5.61% decrease. The total count of people with this surname also decreased slightly, from 849 in 2000 to 840 in 2010, marking a 1.06% drop. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Rehrig per 100,000 people reduced by 9.68%, from 0.31 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,898 | #28,408 | -5.61% |
| Count | 849 | 840 | -1.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rehrig
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rehrig, again using Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no significant changes from 2000 to 2010 for the categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, as these all remained at zero. However, there was a small decrease (2.83%) in those identifying as White, from 97.64% in 2000 to 94.88% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a considerable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.53% in 2000 to 3.93% in 2010, representing a 156.86% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 94.88% | -2.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 3.93% | 156.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |