Explore the Family Name Renwick
The meaning of Renwick
Scottish and northern English: habitational name from Renwick (Cumberland), from an Old English personal name Hræfn (genitive Hræfnes) + Old English wīc ‘dwelling, specialized farm’.
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How common is the last name Renwick in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Renwick experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Renwick ranked 13,609th in terms of popularity and dropped to 14,127th by 2010, a change of -3.81%. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased slightly from 2,046 in 2000 to 2,127 in 2010, which constitutes a 3.96% increase. The proportion of this surname per 100k people also decreased by -5.26% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,609 | #14,127 | -3.81% |
| Count | 2,046 | 2,127 | 3.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.72 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Renwick
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Renwick. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 51.28%, while individuals claiming two or more races expanded by 19.67%. Notably, the Hispanic population showed significant growth at 109.82%. On the other hand, those identifying as White saw a decrease of -4.14%. Black individuals with this surname increased by 10.45%, and there was a significant rise in American Indian and Alaskan Native populations at 91.84%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.8% | 81.29% | -4.14% |
| Black | 11.58% | 12.79% | 10.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 2.35% | 109.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.46% | 19.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 1.18% | 51.28% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.49% | 0.94% | 91.84% |