Explore the Family Name Renter
The meaning of Renter
1. German: probably from a short form of a personal name composed with rant ‘edge (of a shield), shield’. 2. English: occupational name for a landlord who rented out property, from Middle English rentere. This name has died out in England. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Friedrich.
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How common is the last name Renter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Renter saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Renter was ranked as the 54,766th most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 57,781st spot, indicating a drop of 5.51%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname remained constant at 352 over the decade. The proportion of people named Renter per 100,000 decreased by 7.69% from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,766 | #57,781 | -5.51% |
| Count | 352 | 352 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Renter
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Renter, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts over the same time period. The largest percentage of Renters identified as White, increasing slightly from 80.97% in 2000 to 82.95% in 2010. The Hispanic population also increased slightly, from 4.55% to 4.83%. Conversely, the percentage of Black Renters declined from 13.35% to 11.36%. No Renter identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, being of two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.97% | 82.95% | 2.45% |
| Black | 13.35% | 11.36% | -14.91% |
| Hispanic | 4.55% | 4.83% | 6.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |