Explore the Family Name Rennick
The meaning of Rennick
1. English: variant of Renwick. 2. Altered form of German Rennich, a variant of Reinecke.
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How common is the last name Rennick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rennick has shown a rise in popularity over the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, it was ranked as the 19,455th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to 18,068th place, an increase of 7.13%. The number of individuals bearing the name also rose from 1,285 to 1,543 during this period, marking a significant jump of 20.08%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Rennick per 100,000 people also increased from 0.48 to 0.52, growing by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,455 | #18,068 | 7.13% |
| Count | 1,285 | 1,543 | 20.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.52 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rennick
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Rennick surname, information from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those with the surname identify as White (87.56% in 2010, down slightly from 90.27% in 2000), there were increases in other categories. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 38.30%, Hispanic identity increased by 41.03%, and those reporting two or more ethnicities surged by 66.28%. However, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped by 31.91%. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black increased by 22.88%, reaching 7.84% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.27% | 87.56% | -3% |
| Black | 6.38% | 7.84% | 22.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 2.2% | 41.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.43% | 66.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.65% | 38.3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.47% | 0.32% | -31.91% |