Explore the Family Name Rensing
The meaning of Rensing
North German and Dutch: habitational name from a farm so named (see Rensink).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rensing in the United States?
The surname Rensing, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decline in popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, Rensing was ranked as the 44,027th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 45,740th place, representing a decrease of 3.89%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname rose slightly from 461 in 2000 to 467 in 2010, an increase of 1.3%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also saw a minor drop of 5.88% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,027 | #45,740 | -3.89% |
| Count | 461 | 467 | 1.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rensing
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rensing, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.92% of those with the Rensing surname identified as White, and although this percentage decreased slightly to 98.07% by 2010, it remained overwhelmingly dominant. There was no record of individuals with the surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year. Interestingly, the 2010 Census showed a small emergence of Hispanic identification within the Rensing surname group, at 1.07%, where there had been none recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.92% | 98.07% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |