Explore the Family Name Renneker
The meaning of Renneker
German: habitational name for someone from Rieneck in Franconia, which was formerly also recorded as Reinekke and Renegge. This surname is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Renneker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Renneker" has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Renneker was ranked as the 70,052nd most popular last name in the United States with a count of 261 individuals bearing it. This represented a proportion of 0.1 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the popularity rank had risen to 69,170th, an increase of 1.26%, with the number of individuals named Renneker growing to 284, an increase of 8.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #69,170 | 1.26% |
| Count | 261 | 284 | 8.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Renneker
Turning to ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the Renneker surname identified as White, at 96.93% in 2000, though this figure decreased slightly to 93.31% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased more significantly, from 2.68% in 2000 to 5.99% in 2010, representing a rise of 123.51%. Meanwhile, there were no recorded Rennekers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 93.31% | -3.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 5.99% | 123.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |