Explore the Family Name Rines
The meaning of Rines
1. Americanized form of German Reins. 2. English (North Yorkshire): variant of Rine, with excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rines in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rines saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 16,602nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had improved to the 15,978th spot, a change of 3.76%. The total count of people with this surname also increased from 1,591 in 2000 to 1,817 in 2010, marking a 14.2% increase. Additionally, the proportion of people with this last name per 100,000 population rose from 0.59 in 2000 to 0.62 in 2010, indicating a 5.08% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,602 | #15,978 | 3.76% |
| Count | 1,591 | 1,817 | 14.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.62 | 5.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rines
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Rines surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were significant changes between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as White (90.63% in 2000, dropping slightly to 87.45% in 2010), there was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races – rising from 0.44% in 2000 to 1.65% in 2010, a whopping 275% increase. Hispanic representation also increased from 1.45% to 2.64%, and Black representation marginally rose from 6.79% to 7.04%. Furthermore, in 2010, small percentages began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which were not recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.63% | 87.45% | -3.51% |
| Black | 6.79% | 7.04% | 3.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.64% | 82.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0.44% | 1.65% | 275% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.28% | 0% |