Explore the Family Name Rinck
The meaning of Rinck
German and Dutch: variant of Ring 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rinck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rinck has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,493 in popularity and had a count of 866, equating to a proportion of 0.32 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 31,554, and the count decreased to 733, making the proportion 0.25 per 100,000. This represents a change of -19.1 in rank, -15.36 in count, and -21.87 in proportion.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,493 | #31,554 | -19.1% |
| Count | 866 | 733 | -15.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.25 | -21.87% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rinck
When considering ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts within the Rinck surname bearers from 2000 to 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.81 to 0.95, marking a 17.28% change. Those associating with two or more ethnic identities saw a significant jump from 0.92 to 2.46, a substantial 167.39% increase. Individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.19 to 93.45, a -2.85% change. The Hispanic population within this surname group also rose from 1.27 to 2.32, an 82.68% increase. There were no changes reported for those who identify as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 93.45% | -2.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 2.46% | 167.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 2.32% | 82.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 0.95% | 17.28% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |