Explore the Family Name Rennaker
The meaning of Rennaker
Americanized form of German Renneker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rennaker in the United States?
The surname Rennaker saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Rennaker was ranked as the 46,000th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen slightly to become the 45,347th most common surname. The actual count of people with the surname also increased during the same period, from 437 in 2000 to 472 in 2010 - an 8.01% increase. Meanwhile, the proportion of Rennakers per 100,000 population remained stable at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #45,347 | 1.42% |
| Count | 437 | 472 | 8.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rennaker
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the surname Rennaker is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, although there were some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 94.05% of Rennakers identified as White, decreasing slightly to 91.31% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Rennakers identifying as Hispanic and American Indian or Alaskan Native rose significantly, with Hispanics increasing from 2.52% to 4.66%, and American Indian or Alaskan Natives from 1.14% to 2.12%. The number of Rennakers identifying with two or more races declined by 7.50%. There were no Rennakers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.05% | 91.31% | -2.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 4.66% | 84.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.14% | 2.12% | 85.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 1.48% | -7.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |