Explore the Family Name Rennison
The meaning of Rennison
English (West Yorkshire): either a shortened form of Reynoldson or possibly a patronymic from the Old French personal name Reinart, Renart (see Renard) + -son.
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How common is the last name Rennison in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rennison ranked 60,887th in 2000 and then slipped to 70,645th in 2010 marking a decrease of 16.03 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 309 in 2000 to 277 in 2010, indicating a decline of 10.36 percent. Likewise, the proportion of people bearing the Rennison surname per 100,000 residents decreased by 18.18 percent from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #70,645 | -16.03% |
| Count | 309 | 277 | -10.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rennison
The Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Rennison identified as White, constituting 94.17 percent in 2000 and 89.89 percent in 2010. This represents a decrease of 4.54 percent over the decade. The percentage of Rennisons identifying as Hispanic also slightly declined from 3.88 percent in 2000 to 3.61 percent in 2010, a reduction of 6.96 percent. There was no recorded change in the number of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native Rennisons between 2000 and 2010. In 2010, however, there was a new addition of individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.17% | 89.89% | -4.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.33% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.88% | 3.61% | -6.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |