Explore the Family Name Renfer
The meaning of Renfer
German and Swiss German: from the German personal name Reinfried, composed of the ancient Germanic elements ragin ‘counsel’ + frid ‘peace’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Renfer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Renfer saw a slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Renfer was ranked 59,769th, and by 2010 it had dropped slightly to a rank of 61,297th, a change of -2.56%. However, the count (or number of people with the Renfer name) increased during this same period from 316 to 328, representing a growth of 3.8%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.12 to 0.11, marking an -8.33% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #61,297 | -2.56% |
| Count | 316 | 328 | 3.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Renfer
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Renfer surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White. This percentage slightly decreased from 97.78% in 2000 to 95.12% in 2010, a change of -2.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 95.12% | -2.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |