Explore the Family Name Reynard
The meaning of Reynard
1. Altered form of Rinehart, a surname of German origin (see Reinhardt). Compare Rinard. 2. Americanized form of German Reinhardt. 3. French and English (Yorkshire): variant of Renard.
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How common is the last name Reynard in the United States?
The surname Reynard saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Reynard was ranked 23,087th most popular surname, but in 2010 it dropped to the 24,012th spot, a change of -4.01%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 1,033 to 1,050, indicating a growth of 1.65%. However, when considering the proportion of Reynards per 100,000 people in 2000 versus 2010, there was a small decrease of -5.26%, going from 0.38 to 0.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,087 | #24,012 | -4.01% |
| Count | 1,033 | 1,050 | 1.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.36 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reynard
Shifting focus to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Reynard, the Decennial U.S. Census data showcases some interesting changes over the decade. The largest group belonging to this surname remained those who identify as White, although their percentage decreased slightly from 83.64% in 2000 to 81.81% in 2010. The next largest group, those identifying as Black, saw a substantial increase of 23.17%. Conversely, the percentage of Reynards identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by -30.93%. There was a minor increase in those identifying as two or more races, up by 5.15%. Lastly, the percentage for those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw decreases of -9.51% and no change respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.64% | 81.81% | -2.19% |
| Black | 10.36% | 12.76% | 23.17% |
| Hispanic | 3.68% | 3.33% | -9.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.43% | 5.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.97% | 0.67% | -30.93% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |