Explore the Family Name Renegar
The meaning of Renegar
Americanized form of German of Renninger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Renegar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Renegar has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 27,848th in 2000, it dropped to 27,869th position in 2010, showing a negligible decline of 0.08%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname grew from 812 to 861, marking an increase of 6.03%. The proportion of people named Renegar per 100,000 also experienced a minor decrease of 3.33%, going from 0.3% in 2000 to 0.29% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,848 | #27,869 | -0.08% |
| Count | 812 | 861 | 6.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Renegar
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Renegar also evolved during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of White individuals with this surname slightly decreased by 1.33%, moving from 95.94% in 2000 to 94.66% in 2010. The Hispanic population using this surname saw a significant rise of 41.46%, whereas the count of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native went up by 22.09%. In contrast, the percentages for Black and Asian/Pacific Islander remained consistent at 0% from 2000 to 2010. Interestingly, the group identifying as having two or more races saw a modest increase of 17.57%, reflecting a growing trend towards multiethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.94% | 94.66% | -1.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.74% | 17.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 1.74% | 41.46% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.86% | 1.05% | 22.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |