Explore the Family Name Rinear
The meaning of Rinear
Variant of Rinier, a surname of French origin (see Rainier). Compare Rineer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rinear in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rinear experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rinear ranked 71,372 in popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 86,645, representing a decrease of 21.4%. The number of individuals bearing the Rinear surname also saw a decrease during this time period, with a count of 255 in 2000 that fell to 215 in 2010, marking a drop of 15.69%. As a result, the proportion of individuals named Rinear per 100,000 people in the population reduced from 0.09 to 0.07, showing a decrease of 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #86,645 | -21.4% |
| Count | 255 | 215 | -15.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rinear
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Rinear, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census, was predominantly White in both 2000 and 2010, at 94.51% and 93.49% respectively. This showed a marginal decrease of 1.08% over the decade. Meanwhile, the representation of the Hispanic ethnicity within the Rinear surname bearers increased from 2.35% to 3.26%, marking a significant rise of 38.72%. There were no recorded instances of the Rinear surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.51% | 93.49% | -1.08% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 3.26% | 38.72% |
| 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% |