Explore the Family Name Rennels
The meaning of Rennels
English: variant of Reynolds.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rennels in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rennels has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Rennels was ranked 46,426 and by 2010, it had climbed to rank 46,314, indicating a marginal popularity growth of 0.24 percent. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased over this period, rising from 432 to 460 – a change of about 6.48 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,426 | #46,314 | 0.24% |
| Count | 432 | 460 | 6.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rennels
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rennels saw some shifts from 2000 to 2010. While there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, the percentages for other ethnicities did change. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 91.90% to 89.57% (-2.54%). Meanwhile, those identifying as Black increased from 2.55% to 3.26% (27.84% change). Hispanic representation also rose, moving from 1.85% to 2.17% (17.30% change), and individuals identifying with two or more races experienced a significant increase from 2.31% to 3.48% (50.65% change).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.9% | 89.57% | -2.54% |
| Two or More Races | 2.31% | 3.48% | 50.65% |
| Black | 2.55% | 3.26% | 27.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.17% | 17.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |