Explore the Family Name Rentfro
The meaning of Rentfro
Altered form of Scottish Renfrew.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rentfro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rentfro saw a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,239th and by 2010, its rank had improved to 35,096th, marking a change of 0.41 percent. The total number of individuals with the Rentfro surname also rose during this period, from 605 in 2000 to 642 in 2010, indicating a 6.12 percent increase. Despite these shifts, the proportion of people with the Rentfro surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,239 | #35,096 | 0.41% |
| Count | 605 | 642 | 6.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rentfro
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Rentfro surname. In 2000, 96.86 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White, but by 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 95.79 percent. There was a small representation of Hispanic ethnicity, constituting 2.31 percent in 2000 which fell to 1.87 percent in 2010. It's remarkable that in 2010, 1.71 percent of individuals bearing the Rentfro surname started to identify with two or more races, something that was not reported in 2000. No individuals with the Rentfro surname identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 95.79% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 1.87% | -19.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |