Explore the Family Name Rheinheimer
The meaning of Rheinheimer
German: 1. habitational name for someone from Rheinheim near Waldshut (Baden-Württemberg). 2. variant of Reinheimer. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Rheinheimer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rheinheimer saw a slight shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 64,186 in 2000, it slipped to 67,747 in 2010 - a decrease of 5.55%. The count of people with this surname in the United States, however, showed a modest increase from 290 to 291 during this period, despite the proportion per 100k dropping by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #67,747 | -5.55% |
| Count | 290 | 291 | 0.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rheinheimer
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the Rheinheimer name, Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority identify as White. In 2000, 98.62% of Rheinheimers identified as such, though this percentage dipped slightly to 95.88% by 2010. No Rheinheimers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Furthermore, none reported having two or more racial identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.62% | 95.88% | -2.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |