Explore the Family Name Reineking
The meaning of Reineking
North German (Westphalia): patronymic from any of the ancient Germanic personal names like Reinhard and Reinhold. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Reineking in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Reineking has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 76,700th most popular surname but it fell to the 78,316th position in 2010, marking a decline of 2.11%. However, the number of people with this surname slightly increased from 233 to 244, representing a growth of 4.72%. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 11.11% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #78,316 | -2.11% |
| Count | 233 | 244 | 4.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reineking
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Reineking identified as White both in 2000 and 2010. There was a slight increase in this category from 99.14% to 99.59%, indicating a change of 0.45%. There were no recorded instances of this surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islanders, individuals identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during these years. This suggests that the Reineking surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic community.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.14% | 99.59% | 0.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |