Explore the Family Name Rimes
The meaning of Rimes
English (of Norman origin): variant of Rhymes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rimes in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rimes has gained some popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 23,530 among all surnames but climbed to 23,065 in 2010, marking a positive change of 1.98%. The number of people bearing this surname also witnessed a significant increase, growing from 1006 in 2000 to 1108 in 2010, which represents a 10.14% growth. This resulted in a slight rise in the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people, moving from 0.37 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,530 | #23,065 | 1.98% |
| Count | 1,006 | 1,108 | 10.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.38 | 2.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rimes
Turning to the ethnicity associated with the surname Rimes, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority are White, with 82.31% in 2000 and slightly less at 81.95% in 2010. The second largest ethnic group is Black, accounting for 12.82% in 2000 and declining to 11.28% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial growth of 70.28%, increasing from 2.49% in 2000 to 4.24% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races decreased by 14.53%, from 1.79% in 2000 to 1.53% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.31% | 81.95% | -0.44% |
| Black | 12.82% | 11.28% | -12.01% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 4.24% | 70.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 1.53% | -14.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |