Explore the Family Name Renee
The meaning of Renee
1. Probably an altered form of French René (see Rene) or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. The surname Renee is also found in the West Indies (Saint Lucia). 2. Possibly also an altered form of German Renne.
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How common is the last name Renee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Renee has increased from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,008 and it jumped to 52,267 in 2010, a rise of 18.34 percent. The count of people with this surname also grew by an impressive 36.43 percent, from 291 in 2000 to 397 in 2010. As a result, the proportion per 100,000 people modestly increased from 0.11 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #52,267 | 18.34% |
| Count | 291 | 397 | 36.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Renee
The ethnic identity affiliated with the surname Renee also underwent slight shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as White slightly increased from 58.76 percent to 59.95 percent. There was also a small uptick in those identifying as Hispanic, from 12.03 percent to 13.10 percent. Conversely, those identifying as Black saw a minor decrease from 22.34 percent to 21.66 percent. The percentages for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at zero. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races decreased by 8.25 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.76% | 59.95% | 2.03% |
| Black | 22.34% | 21.66% | -3.04% |
| Hispanic | 12.03% | 13.1% | 8.89% |
| Two or More Races | 4.12% | 3.78% | -8.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |