Explore the Family Name Renew

The meaning of Renew

English (of French Huguenot origin): altered form of French Renou, a variant of Renouf.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Renew in the United States?

According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Renew" has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010 in terms of its rank, moving from 53,659 to 55,255, which is a change of -2.97%. However, the number of people bearing this surname has actually increased, with a count of 372 in 2010 compared to 361 in 2000, showcasing a growth of 3.05%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.13.

20002010Change
Rank#53,659#55,255-2.97%
Count3613723.05%
Proportion per 100k0.130.130%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Renew

When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Renew", the Decennial U.S. Census data showed that it's primarily linked to the White demographic, although the percentage dropped slightly from 96.95% in 2000 to 94.62% in 2010. Notably, the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races increased by 15.83%, reaching 1.61% in 2010. The data also revealed the emergence of Renew bearers within the Hispanic community in 2010, while no Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals were reported to have this surname.

20002010Change
White96.95%94.62%-2.4%
Two or More Races1.39%1.61%15.83%
Hispanic0%1.61%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%