Explore the Family Name Rimkus
The meaning of Rimkus
Lithuanian: nickname for a calm, peaceful person, from a derivative of rimti ‘to become calm or quiet’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rimkus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rimkus experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,830th in popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to 35,812th place, representing a change of -5.86 percent. The count of people with this surname also dropped slightly from 635 in 2000 to 627 in 2010, equating to a -1.26 percent change. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Rimkus per 100,000 also decreased by 12.5 percent, shifting from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,830 | #35,812 | -5.86% |
| Count | 635 | 627 | -1.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rimkus
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rimkus. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 97.64 percent in 2000 and 96.81 percent in 2010, showing a minor decline of 0.85 percent over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, going from 1.10 percent in 2000 to 2.07 percent in 2010, which represents an 88.18 percent rise. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not significantly represented among individuals with the surname Rimkus in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 96.81% | -0.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 2.07% | 88.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |