Explore the Family Name Rindfleisch
The meaning of Rindfleisch
German: metonymic occupational name or nickname for a butcher, from Middle High German rintvleisch ‘beef’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Hans, Oskar.
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How common is the last name Rindfleisch in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rindfleisch saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 31,202 out of all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 33,894, a decline of about 8.63%. There was also a drop in the number of people bearing this surname; in 2000 there were 703 individuals with the last name Rindfleisch, but by 2010 the count had decreased to 671, representing a decline of 4.55%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k people also decreased by 11.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,202 | #33,894 | -8.63% |
| Count | 703 | 671 | -4.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rindfleisch
As for the ethnic makeup of those with the surname Rindfleisch, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting trends between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although this group experienced a slight decrease over the decade, dropping from 96.59% to 94.63%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or as part of two or more races both saw increases, rising from 1.00% to 1.04% and from 1.00% to 1.34%, respectively. The most significant growth was seen in the Hispanic population, which nearly doubled from 1.28% in 2000 to 2.53% in 2010. No change was observed among individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 94.63% | -2.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 2.53% | 97.66% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.34% | 34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 1.04% | 4% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |