Explore the Family Name Reins
The meaning of Reins
North German and Dutch: patronymic from Rein 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Alfons, Dieter, Gerhardt, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Reins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Reins' has seen a decrease in popularity ranking from 58,999 in 2000 to 66,553 in 2010. This represents a 12.8% drop in rank. The actual count of people with this surname also declined from 321 in 2000 to 297 in 2010, marking a reduction of 7.48%. Similarly, the proportion of the 'Reins' surname per 100,000 people decreased by 16.67%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #66,553 | -12.8% |
| Count | 321 | 297 | -7.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reins
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that between 2000 and 2010, there were no individuals with the 'Reins' surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native or of two or more races. In 2000, 95.64% of individuals with the 'Reins' surname identified as White, which slightly dropped to 92.26% in 2010, indicating a change of -3.53%. The Hispanic ethnicity saw an increase from 1.56% in 2000 to 4.04% in 2010, a substantial rise of 158.97%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 92.26% | -3.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 4.04% | 158.97% |
| 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% |