Explore the Family Name Rennert
The meaning of Rennert
1. North German: from the personal name Reinhard (see Reinhardt). 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): adoption of the German name (see 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Eliyohu, Meyer, Anshel, Chaim, Eliyahu, Menachem, Mordecai, Reuven, Shmuel. German Hans, Klaus, Rudi.
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How common is the last name Rennert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rennert saw moderate growth in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,150th most popular, but by 2010 it had improved slightly to 33,856th. The count of individuals with the Rennert surname also increased approximately 7% during this period, from 628 to 672. However, as a proportion of all surnames per 100k, Rennert remained consistent at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,150 | #33,856 | 0.86% |
| Count | 628 | 672 | 7.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rennert
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides data on the ethnic identity associated with the Rennert surname. The majority of Rennerts identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 95.70% to 95.54%. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.59% to 1.64%, while those identifying with two or more races decreased slightly from 1.59% to 1.34%. Interestingly, in 2010, a small percentage (0.74%) of Rennerts reported Asian/Pacific Islander as their ethnic identity, which was not present in the 2000 data. There were no Rennerts who identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 95.54% | -0.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 1.64% | 3.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.34% | -15.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |