Explore the Family Name Reny
The meaning of Reny
1. Altered form of French René (see Rene). Compare Reney 2. 2. In some cases also French: probably a variant of Reney 3. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Cecile, Gilles, Laurier, Lucien.
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How common is the last name Reny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Reny saw a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Reny was ranked 37,319th and by 2010, it fell slightly to rank 39,281st. This represents a shift of -5.26% in its ranking. During the same time frame, the number of individuals with this last name also experienced a trivial drop from 562 to 560, marking a decline of -0.36%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 9.52%, from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,319 | #39,281 | -5.26% |
| Count | 562 | 560 | -0.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reny
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were some shifts among those bearing the Reny surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White slightly decreased from 88.08% to 86.96%, while those identifying as Black increased from 2.49% to 3.04%. There was a notable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, surging from 2.67% to 5.18%. Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable at around 2.68%. However, those reporting two or more races dropped from 3.02% to 2.14% and those who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native went down to zero in 2010, from 1.07% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.08% | 86.96% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 2.67% | 5.18% | 94.01% |
| Black | 2.49% | 3.04% | 22.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.67% | 2.68% | 0.37% |
| Two or More Races | 3.02% | 2.14% | -29.14% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.07% | 0% | -100% |