Explore the Family Name Render
The meaning of Render
1. English (Yorkshire): occupational name from a shortened form of Middle English renderer, renderour, a derivative of Middle English renden ‘to tear, lacerate, butcher (a carcass)’, probably denoting a butcher. 2. German: probably a habitational name for someone from Renda in Hesse.
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How common is the last name Render in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Render" has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 11,109 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had climbed to 10,924, marking a positive change of 1.67 percent. The number of individuals carrying this surname also rose from 2,622 to 2,913 during this period, which equates to an 11.1 percent increase. Furthermore, there was a 2.06 percent increase in the proportion of people with the surname Render for every 100,000 inhabitants.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,109 | #10,924 | 1.67% |
| Count | 2,622 | 2,913 | 11.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.97 | 0.99 | 2.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Render
Looking at ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Render surname identified either as white or black, with both groups witnessing a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Renders identifying as white dropped from 48.05 to 47.51, while those identifying as black declined from 48.25 to 47.96. The ethnicity data reveals no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a noteworthy rise in the percentage of Renders identifying with two or more races, from 1.60 to 2.33, signifying a 45.62 percent increase. There was also a modest increase in the Hispanic category, from 1.14 percent to 1.48 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 48.25% | 47.96% | -0.6% |
| White | 48.05% | 47.51% | -1.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 2.33% | 45.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.48% | 29.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |