Explore the Family Name Reinschmidt
The meaning of Reinschmidt
1. German: distinguishing form of the occupational name Schmidt ‘smith’, with the addition of a short form of the personal name Reinhold or Reinhard (see Rein 1). 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German rein ‘pure’ + Schmidt ‘smith’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reinschmidt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Reinschmidt saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,522nd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 74,608th position, marking a drop of 10.49%. During this same time period, the total number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 273 to 259, reflecting a 5.13% reduction. The proportion of people named Reinschmidt per 100,000 population likewise fell by 10%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #74,608 | -10.49% |
| Count | 273 | 259 | -5.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reinschmidt
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Reinschmidt according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no significant changes observed between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the overwhelming majority of people with this surname identified as White, with 95.60% in 2000 and a slightly lower 95.37% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying as two or more races had virtually no presence within this surname group during these years. It is noteworthy that individuals identifying as Hispanic dropped from 2.56% in 2000 to absolutely none by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 95.37% | -0.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.56% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |