Explore the Family Name Rhines
The meaning of Rhines
Altered form of German Reins or of English Rines. Compare Rhynes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rhines in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rhines has seen slight shifts in popularity over the years. In 2000, Rhines ranked 17,996th in terms of most common surnames but slipped to the 18,499th spot by 2010, indicating a 2.8% decrease in rank. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname rose from 1,430 in 2000 to 1,494 in 2010, marking a growth of 4.48%. The proportion of the Rhines surname per 100,000 people slightly dropped by 3.77%, from 0.53 in 2000 to 0.51 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,996 | #18,499 | -2.8% |
| Count | 1,430 | 1,494 | 4.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.51 | -3.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rhines
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows interesting dynamics for those carrying the Rhines surname. While there were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearers of the Rhines surname in either 2000 or 2010, other ethnic groups saw varying levels of change. The percentage of Rhines who identify as White decreased by 5.13%, from 64.55% in 2000 to 61.24% in 2010. In contrast, those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled from 1.33% in 2000 to 2.81% in 2010, indicating a substantial increase of 111.28%. Black Rhines increased slightly from 32.52% to 33.47% over the same period, while those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 1.12% to 1.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.55% | 61.24% | -5.13% |
| Black | 32.52% | 33.47% | 2.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 2.81% | 111.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.81% | 61.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |