Explore the Family Name Renninger
The meaning of Renninger
German: habitational name for someone from Renningen in Württemberg. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). In the US, it is concentrated in PA. Compare Renegar and Reninger.
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How common is the last name Renninger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Renninger has increased. In 2000, it was ranked as the 12,327th most common name in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to 11,578th place. This represents a rise of 6.08%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 2,313 in 2000 to 2,715 in 2010, a growth of 17.38%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the surname Renninger per 100,000 people in the population increased by 6.98%, from 0.86 in 2000 to 0.92 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,327 | #11,578 | 6.08% |
| Count | 2,313 | 2,715 | 17.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 0.92 | 6.98% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Renninger
Analyzing the ethnicity of the people with the surname Renninger according to the Decennial U.S. Census, we can see some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Renningers identified as White, although that percentage decreased from 97.92% to 95.76%. The proportion of individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable at around 0.55%. However, there were notable increases in the proportions identifying as Hispanic and those reporting two or more races. The Hispanic representation within the Renningers rose by 140.98%, from 0.61% to 1.47%. Those identifying as two or more races increased dramatically from 0.73% to 1.88%, a change of 157.53%. The data for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 95.76% | -2.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 1.88% | 157.53% |
| Hispanic | 0.61% | 1.47% | 140.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.55% | -1.79% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |