Explore the Family Name Reinsmith
The meaning of Reinsmith
Americanized form of German Reinschmidt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reinsmith in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Reinsmith has experienced a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 59,147th most popular surname and dropped to the 60,636th position in 2010, marking an overall change of -2.52%. However, the count of people carrying this surname increased by 3.75% during the same period, from 320 in 2000 to 332 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also showed a decrease of -8.33%, indicating that although the count increased, its popularity relative to other surnames decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #60,636 | -2.52% |
| Count | 320 | 332 | 3.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reinsmith
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Reinsmith surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 98.13% of those with the surname identified as such, increasing slightly to 98.19% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. This suggests a very consistent ethnic identity associated with the Reinsmith surname over the ten-year period between the two censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.13% | 98.19% | 0.06% |
| 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% |