Explore the Family Name Reinwald
The meaning of Reinwald
North German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements ragin ‘counsel’ + wald ‘rule’. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Berthold, Hanns, Kurt, Udo.
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How common is the last name Reinwald in the United States?
The surname Reinwald has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The rank of this surname dropped from 35,522 in 2000 to 35,671 in 2010, a decline of approximately 0.42%. However, the count, which denotes the number of individuals bearing this surname, increased by 5.18% during the same period, rising from 599 in 2000 to 630 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the Reinwald surname per 100,000 people also saw a minor decrease of around 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,522 | #35,671 | -0.42% |
| Count | 599 | 630 | 5.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reinwald
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several changes for the Reinwald surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase of 33.73%, climbing from 0.83% in 2000 to 1.11% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as part of two or more races decreased from 2.34% to 1.90%, a drop of 18.80%. Individuals identifying as White remained the majority, despite a slight decrease from 96.49% in 2000 to 96.03% in 2010. There were no individuals bearing the Reinwald surname who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 96.03% | -0.48% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 1.9% | -18.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.83% | 1.11% | 33.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |