Explore the Family Name Reinholz
The meaning of Reinholz
Austrian German: patronymic (genitive case) from Reinhold. The spelling shows some confusion with -holz ‘wood’, probably as a result of folk etymology. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Franz, Otto, Ute.
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How common is the last name Reinholz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Reinholz experienced a shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Reinholz ranked 51,809 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 65,066, a decline of roughly 25.59%. This was reflected in the count of people with this surname, which reduced from 377 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, marking a decrease of 19.1%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Reinholz per 100,000 individuals also fell by 28.57%, moving from 0.14 to 0.1 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #65,066 | -25.59% |
| Count | 377 | 305 | -19.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.1 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reinholz
The Decennial U.S. Census further provides insight into the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Reinholz. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, Blacks, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives. However, the number of individuals identifying as two or more races increased slightly in 2010, though the change is not quantified due to suppression (S) for privacy reasons. The majority of people with the Reinholz surname identified as White, accounting for 96.55% in 2000 and rising slightly to 97.05% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 97.05% | 0.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.33% | 0% | 0% |