Explore the Family Name Reinstein
The meaning of Reinstein
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial compound of German rein ‘pure’ + Stein ‘stone’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Arie, Jakob.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reinstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Reinstein saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 32,488 and by 2010, it dropped to 34,272, representing a 5.49% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly from 667 in 2000 to 662 in 2010, marking a 0.75% decrease. The proportion of people named Reinstein per 100,000 decreased by 12% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,488 | #34,272 | -5.49% |
| Count | 667 | 662 | -0.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reinstein
Ethnically, the Reinstein surname has seen a few shifts as well according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of people with this surname identify as White, although that percentage dropped from 96.70% in 2000 to 92.60% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 1.50% to 4.83%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander appeared for the first time in 2010 census data at 1.21%. There was a marginal increase in those who identify as two or more races, increasing from 1.05% to 1.06%. There were no changes observed for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 92.6% | -4.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 4.83% | 222% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.06% | 0.95% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |