Explore the Family Name Renouf
The meaning of Renouf
French and Channel Islands: from a Norman French personal name deriving from the ancient Germanic personal name Raginwulf, composed of the elements ragin ‘counsel, decision’ + wulf ‘wolf’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Renouf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Renouf in the United States has seen a minor decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 62,775th most common surname and slightly fell to the 63,068th spot in 2010, indicating a marginal drop of 0.47%. However, it's interesting to note that the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.38% during the same period, rising from 298 to 317. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #63,068 | -0.47% |
| Count | 298 | 317 | 6.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Renouf
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Renouf also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (94.97% in 2000 and 89.59% in 2010), there was a significant increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 3.69% to 5.99%. Additionally, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races showed up in the 2010 data, accounting for 1.89% and 2.52% respectively. There were no individuals with the surname Renouf who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 89.59% | -5.66% |
| Hispanic | 3.69% | 5.99% | 62.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |