Explore the Family Name Rennhack
The meaning of Rennhack
German: probably an occupational name for a fast-moving street trader or for one riding a horse, from Middle Low German rennen ‘to run, ride (on horseback)’ + hake ‘huckster, street trader’. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Rennhack in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rennhack has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Rennhack was ranked 61,058 and by 2010, it fell to 65,964, marking a change of -8.03 percent. The number of individuals with the Rennhack surname also reduced marginally from 308 in 2000 to 300 in 2010, a change of -2.6 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people bearing this surname also dropped from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #65,964 | -8.03% |
| Count | 308 | 300 | -2.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rennhack
In terms of ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Rennhack identify as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 98.05 in 2000 to 97.00 in 2010. There were no recorded changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these groups either recording zero individuals or having their data suppressed for privacy reasons during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 97% | -1.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |