Explore the Family Name Reninger
The meaning of Reninger
Altered form of German Renninger. Some characteristic forenames: French Normand, Patrice.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reninger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Reninger saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Reninger was ranked 78,035 in terms of popularity and dropped to rank 96,799 in 2010, which equates to a reduction of approximately 24 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a decrease from 228 in 2000 to 188 in 2010, marking a decline of nearly 18 percent. Consequently, the proportion of Reningers per 100,000 people fell by about 25 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #96,799 | -24.05% |
| Count | 228 | 188 | -17.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reninger
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Reninger, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, around 96 percent of those bearing the surname identified as White, and by 2010, this figure had increased to almost 99.5 percent. Meanwhile, there were some who identified as Hispanic in 2000, but this group no longer appeared in the 2010 data. No Reningers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 99.47% | 3.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.07% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |