Explore the Family Name Rhymes
The meaning of Rhymes
English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Reims in Marne (France). Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Patrice.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rhymes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rhymes shifted over a decade. In 2000, Rhymes ranked 14,939 in popularity and by 2010, it dropped slightly to 15,527, marking a decrease of 3.94%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 1,816 in 2000 to 1,885 in 2010, indicating a growth of 3.8%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 4.48%, going from 0.67 in 2000 to 0.64 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,939 | #15,527 | -3.94% |
| Count | 1,816 | 1,885 | 3.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.64 | -4.48% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rhymes
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rhymes between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black remained relatively stable at around 57%. The White ethnicity saw a decrease of 7.36% in representation, dropping from 38.71% to 35.86%. The Two or More Races category saw an increase of 38.5%, and the Hispanic segment experienced a significant increase of 105.79%. Both the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories were not represented in 2000 but appeared in 2010 with proportions of 0.27% and 0.58% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 57.05% | 57.67% | 1.09% |
| White | 38.71% | 35.86% | -7.36% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 3.13% | 38.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 2.49% | 105.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.27% | 0% |