Explore the Family Name Rhynes
The meaning of Rhynes
Altered form of German Reins or of English Rines. Compare Rhines.
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How common is the last name Rhynes in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Rhynes has seen a notable increase from 2000 to 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 26,125th in terms of popularity in the United States, with 881 individuals bearing it. By 2010, it had risen to the rank of 22,319th, representing an increase of 14.57%. The number of people carrying the Rhynes surname also grew by 31.1%, from 881 in 2000 to 1,155 in 2010. This resulted in an increase in the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 from 0.33 to 0.39.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,125 | #22,319 | 14.57% |
| Count | 881 | 1,155 | 31.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.39 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rhynes
The ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Rhynes has also evolved between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 55.05% identified as Black, but this figure fell slightly to 53.25% in 2010. While the percentage identifying as White increased marginally from 37.8% to 38.44%, there was a new emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic, going from zero in 2000 to 3.38% in 2010. The percentage of people with the surname Rhynes who identify as two or more races also saw an increase from 2.5% to 3.03%. However, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native and Asian/Pacific Islander were either kept at zero or decreased to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 55.05% | 53.25% | -3.27% |
| White | 37.8% | 38.44% | 1.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.38% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.5% | 3.03% | 21.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.5% | 0% | 0% |