Explore the Family Name Reiners
The meaning of Reiners
German and Dutch: patronymic from Reiner 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Frieda, Gernot, Kurt, Liesl.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reiners in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Reiners' experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname ranked 21,273 in popularity with a count of 1,148 individuals. However, by 2010, its rank fell to 26,471 with a decreased count of 922 individuals. This represents a change of approximately -24.43% in ranking and -19.69% in the actual count over a ten-year period. The proportion of individuals bearing the 'Reiners' surname also dropped from 0.43 per 100,000 people to 0.31, marking a decrease of -27.91%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,273 | #26,471 | -24.43% |
| Count | 1,148 | 922 | -19.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.31 | -27.91% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reiners
The Decennial U.S. Census data also sheds light on the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Reiners'. It shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, accounting for 96.34% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 96.53% in 2010. The presence of the 'Reiners' surname among the Hispanic community saw a reduction of 13%, falling from 2.00% in 2000 to 1.74% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no reported individuals with the surname identifying as either Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, the surname appeared among the Asian/Pacific Islander community, albeit at a minimal proportion of 0.54%. The proportion of individuals from two or more races dropped from 0.87% to 0.65%, while those identifying as Black fell to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 96.53% | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 1.74% | -13% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 0.65% | -25.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |
| Black | 0.44% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |