Explore the Family Name Rienzo
The meaning of Rienzo
Italian: from a southern variant of the personal name Renzo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rienzo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rienzo slightly declined between the year 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rienzo ranked 59,916 in popularity and this rank fell to 61,899 in 2010, a percentage change of -3.31%. However, the count of people with the surname increased from 315 to 324 during the same period, indicating a growth of 2.86%. The proportion per 100k people marginally decreased by 8.33% from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #61,899 | -3.31% |
| Count | 315 | 324 | 2.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rienzo
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rienzo, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes. In 2000, the predominant ethnicity was White (95.87%), followed by Hispanic (2.22%), and then Two or more races (1.59%). By 2010, the number of individuals identifying as White had slightly risen to 97.22%, while the Hispanic and Two or more races categories saw a decrease to 0%. Notably, for the first time, a small percentage of people with the surname Rienzo identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010 (1.54%) whereas no such identification was recorded in the year 2000. The percentages for Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.87% | 97.22% | 1.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |