Explore the Family Name Rembisz
The meaning of Rembisz
Polish: variant of Rębisz, a derivative of the Old Polish verb rębić ‘to cut down trees, to chop wood’.
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How common is the last name Rembisz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rembisz has seen a slight change in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 72,466th most common surname, while in 2010, it moved to the 74,826th spot, marking a decline of 3.26 percent. However, during the same period, the count of individuals with the Rembisz surname increased from 250 to 258, indicating a growth of 3.2 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #74,826 | -3.26% |
| Count | 250 | 258 | 3.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rembisz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Rembisz also experienced subtle shifts, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those of two or more races. The percentage of individuals identifying as White was already high in 2000 at 96.80 percent, but it further grew to 97.29 percent by 2010. The census also recorded a new ethnicity in 2010, with 2.33 percent of individuals with the Rembisz surname identifying as Hispanic, an ethnicity that was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 97.29% | 0.51% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |