Explore the Family Name Reitnauer
The meaning of Reitnauer
Swiss German: habitational name for someone from a place called Reitnau in Aargau canton or possibly from Reitenau in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Reitnauer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Reitnauer has a declining popularity. In 2000, it was ranked 64,750 in terms of commonality and it slightly slipped to 65,244 by 2010, a decrease of 0.76%. However, the count of people with this last name increased from 287 in 2000 to 304 in 2010, an increase of 5.92%. The proportion per 100,000 population saw a decrease of 9.09% from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #65,244 | -0.76% |
| Count | 287 | 304 | 5.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reitnauer
The breakdown of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Reitnauer also changed over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.08% of the bearers of the surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 91.12% by 2010. The portion identifying as Hispanic had a slight decrease from 2.79% in 2000 to 2.63% in 2010. While no one identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or Black in 2000, by 2010 these categories accounted for 1.97%, 1.97%, and 2.30% respectively. No change was reported in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.08% | 91.12% | -3.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.79% | 2.63% | -5.73% |
| Black | 0% | 2.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |