Explore the Family Name Riner
The meaning of Riner
Americanized form of German Reiner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Riner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Riner held the rank of 10,394 in terms of popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 10,765 in 2010, showing a modest decrease of 3.57%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, increased by 4.29% from 2,841 in 2000 to 2,963 in 2010. There was a slight drop in the proportion per 100,000 people, from 1.05 in 2000 to 1.0 in 2010, indicating a marginal decrease of 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,394 | #10,765 | -3.57% |
| Count | 2,841 | 2,963 | 4.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.05 | 1 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riner
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Riner surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Riners identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.06% to 94.47%. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities showed a substantial increase of 101.01%, rising from 0.99% to 1.99%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation remained almost steady, with a marginal decrease from 0.46% to 0.44%. The Hispanic representation also dipped slightly from 1.34% to 1.32%. However, there was an increase in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, with the former increasing by 50% from 0.74% to 1.11%, and the latter by 59.52% from 0.42% to 0.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 94.47% | -1.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.99% | 101.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.32% | -1.49% |
| Black | 0.74% | 1.11% | 50% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 0.67% | 59.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.44% | -4.35% |