Explore the Family Name Renaker
The meaning of Renaker
Americanized form of German Renneker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Renaker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Renaker has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Renaker ranked 74,398 in terms of its frequency among U.S. surnames, but by 2010, it had slipped to 81,772. This represents a change of about -9.91%. Additionally, the count of people bearing this surname also decreased from 242 in 2000 to 231 in 2010, a decline of approximately -4.55%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with the last name Renaker per 100,000 people also fell by -11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #81,772 | -9.91% |
| Count | 242 | 231 | -4.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Renaker
Turning to the ethnicity associated with the surname Renaker, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there were no significant changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 96.69% in 2000 to 92.21% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a small rise from 2.07% in 2000 to 2.60% in 2010. Notably, in 2010, a new category emerged with 2.60% of Renakers reporting two or more races. The census data showed no Renakers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 92.21% | -4.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.6% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 2.6% | 25.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |