Explore the Family Name Rinas
The meaning of Rinas
German: variant of Rienas, of unexplained etymology. The surname Rinas is also found in Poland, but it is very rare there. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Kurt, Oskar, Otto, Rudi.
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How common is the last name Rinas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rinas has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,403 in popularity with 372 individuals carrying this surname, or about 0.14 out of every 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 57,781 with 352 individuals, a decline of about 5.38%, and its proportion among the population decreased to 0.12 per 100,000 people, reflecting a change of -14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #57,781 | -10.26% |
| Count | 372 | 352 | -5.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rinas
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Rinas surname identify as White, constituting 95.7% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 94.32% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic individuals within the Rinas group showed an increase of 30.37%, from 3.49% in 2000 to 4.55% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy in both Census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 94.32% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 3.49% | 4.55% | 30.37% |
| 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% |