Explore the Family Name Reineck
The meaning of Reineck
German: 1. variant of Reinecke. 2. habitational name from any of the places in Germany and Switzerland called Reineck or Rheineck, for example one in Bavaria and another near Rorschach, Switzerland.
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How common is the last name Reineck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Reineck saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,690th most popular, which declined slightly to 40,856th by 2010. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased from 506 to 534 during this timeframe. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 5.26% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,690 | #40,856 | -0.41% |
| Count | 506 | 534 | 5.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reineck
In terms of ethnic identity, again referencing data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with the surname Reineck identify as White. The proportion of White individuals decreased slightly from 97.63% in 2000 to 96.07% in 2010. Over the same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a rise from 1.38% to 3.56%. Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories reported no representation under this surname for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.63% | 96.07% | -1.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 3.56% | 157.97% |
| 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% |