Explore the Family Name Rhinehardt
The meaning of Rhinehardt
Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Reinhardt (see Rhinehart).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rhinehardt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rhinehardt has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the name ranked 48,293rd most common in the United States, and by 2010, it had dropped to 50,467th, indicating a 4.5% decrease in rank. On the other hand, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased slightly from 411 in 2000 to 414 in 2010, marking a growth of 0.73%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the representation of Rhinehardts fell by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,293 | #50,467 | -4.5% |
| Count | 411 | 414 | 0.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rhinehardt
When looking at the ethnic identity of those with the surname Rhinehardt, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as White, comprising 72.26% in 2000 and decreasing only slightly to 70.29% in 2010. The next largest group is those who identify as Black, which made up 24.82% in 2000 and 24.40% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic with 1.46% in 2000, barely changing to 1.45% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a new addition in 2010 where 3.38% identified as being of two or more races, a category that wasn't represented in 2000. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native registered no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.26% | 70.29% | -2.73% |
| Black | 24.82% | 24.4% | -1.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.38% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 1.45% | -0.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |