Explore the Family Name Rens
The meaning of Rens
Flemish and Dutch: from a shortened form of the personal name Laurens (see Lawrence).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rens saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 41,722 to 44,356, indicating a drop of 6.31%. Consequently, the count of people with this surname also dropped slightly by 1.22%, representing only six fewer people named Rens in 2010 compared to 2000. This led to a decline in the proportion of the Rens surname per 100k population by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,722 | #44,356 | -6.31% |
| Count | 491 | 485 | -1.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rens
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Rens surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, nearly all individuals identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 96.95% to 97.32%. The Hispanic representation also increased from 1.22% to 1.44%, marking an 18.03% change. However, there was a complete drop in those identifying as Black by 2010. There were no individuals in either year that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, nor anyone who identified as having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.95% | 97.32% | 0.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 1.44% | 18.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.22% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |