Explore the Family Name Rin
The meaning of Rin
Cambodian: written រិន, unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rin experienced a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Rin was the 54,522nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 46,811th spot, marking an increase of 14.14 percent. The count of individuals with this last name also swelled from 354 to 454 during this decade, showing a growth rate of 28.25 percent. Additionally, the proportion of people named Rin per 100,000 climbed from 0.13 to 0.15 over the same period, reflecting an increase of 15.38 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #46,811 | 14.14% |
| Count | 354 | 454 | 28.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.15 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Rin identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group represented 77.68 percent of the Rins in 2000 and increased slightly to 80.40 percent by 2010. The percentage of Rins identifying as part of two or more races dropped significantly from 7.91 percent to 3.74 percent over this time span. Those identifying as White made up 11.02 percent of Rins in 2000, dipping slightly to 10.57 percent in 2010. The Hispanic representation of Rins showed a significant rise from 2.26 percent to 4.41 percent in the decade studied. There was no change for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, as these groups remained at zero percent in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 77.68% | 80.4% | 3.5% |
| White | 11.02% | 10.57% | -4.08% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 4.41% | 95.13% |
| Two or More Races | 7.91% | 3.74% | -52.72% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |