Explore the Family Name Rinehardt
The meaning of Rinehardt
Americanized form of German Reinhardt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rinehardt in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rinehardt saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rinehardt was ranked 43,875th in popularity among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 46,902nd—a 6.9% decrease. The number of individuals sporting the Rinehardt surname also slightly decreased during this period. There were 463 individuals named Rinehardt in 2000, which dropped by 2.16% to 453 in 2010. The proportion of people named Rinehardt per 100k population also fell from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, indicating an 11.76% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,875 | #46,902 | -6.9% |
| Count | 463 | 453 | -2.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rinehardt
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Rinehardt surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, although it has seen a small decrease from 77.75% in 2000 to 75.50% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of Rinehardts who identify as Black increased by 13.19%, from 20.09% in 2000 to 22.74% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase, from 1.30% in 2000 to 1.55% in 2010—an increase of 19.23%. However, there were no Rinehardts identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.75% | 75.5% | -2.89% |
| Black | 20.09% | 22.74% | 13.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.55% | 19.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |