Explore the Family Name Rhen
The meaning of Rhen
1. Swedish: variant of Ren or Rehn. 2. Americanized form of North German Rehn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rhen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rhen has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. Previously ranked at 54,020 in 2000, it dropped to 65,782 by 2010, marking a decrease of 21.77%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 358 to 301, showing a reduction of 15.92%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 23.08%, from 0.13 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #65,782 | -21.77% |
| Count | 358 | 301 | -15.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rhen
The ethnicity associated with the surname Rhen also saw changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the largest ethnic identity group for this surname remained White, there was a slight decrease from 86.31% in 2000 to 84.39% in 2010. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased by 31.45%, rising from 5.31% to 6.98%. There was also a new emergence of Hispanic affiliation, which was non-existent in 2000 but marked at 3.32% in 2010. However, the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those recognizing two or more races both declined, by 30.11% and 40.60%, respectively. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.31% | 84.39% | -2.22% |
| Black | 5.31% | 6.98% | 31.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.75% | 3.32% | -30.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.32% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.35% | 1.99% | -40.6% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |