Explore the Family Name Rhim
The meaning of Rhim
Korean: variant of Rim, itself a variant of Im 1 and 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rhim in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rhim saw a minimal increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank shifted from 57,705 in 2000 to 59,470 in 2010, reflecting a modest decline of about 3.06%. However, the actual count of people with the Rhim surname slightly grew by 3.03%, moving from 330 to 340. Interestingly, the proportion of people with this name per 100,000 remained constant at 0.12 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #59,470 | -3.06% |
| Count | 330 | 340 | 3.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rhim
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed noticeable shifts among individuals bearing the surname Rhim between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Rhims who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 7.68%, from 60.91% to 65.59%. Those identifying with two or more ethnic identities also rose by 21.15%, although they still make up a small fraction of the Rhims at 4.41%. The portion that identifies as White remained nearly unchanged, decreasing slightly from 4.55% to 4.41%. There was no recorded Hispanic or American Indian/Alaskan Native heritage among the Rhims during these years. The most significant change came within the Black community, where the percentage dropped from 30.30% to 24.41%, a 19.44% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 60.91% | 65.59% | 7.68% |
| Black | 30.3% | 24.41% | -19.44% |
| Two or More Races | 3.64% | 4.41% | 21.15% |
| White | 4.55% | 4.41% | -3.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |