Explore the Family Name Renslow
The meaning of Renslow
Perhaps an altered form of German Renzle, from a pet form of Rentz.
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How common is the last name Renslow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Renslow has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Renslow was ranked as the 51,119th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 49,636th position, marking a 2.9% change. The actual count of individuals with this surname also increased from 383 in 2000 to 423 in 2010, denoting a 10.44% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #49,636 | 2.9% |
| Count | 383 | 423 | 10.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Renslow
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also indicates shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Renslow surname. While the majority of Renslows identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, the percentage did decrease slightly from 96.08% to 93.14%. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.57% in 2000 to 3.31% in 2010. The category of two or more ethnicities appeared in 2010, accounting for 2.13% of Renslows. No Renslows identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 93.14% | -3.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 3.31% | 110.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |