Explore the Family Name Rinier
The meaning of Rinier
Variant of Rainier, a surname of French origin. Compare Rinear.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rinier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rinier saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rinier was ranked 69,854th in terms of popularity, while in 2010 it dropped to 73,911th, showing a change of -5.81%. Interestingly, the count of individuals with the Rinier surname remained consistent at 262 across both years, with the proportion per 100,000 people dropping by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #73,911 | -5.81% |
| Count | 262 | 262 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rinier
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census showed that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Rinier surname identified as White, with this group making up 99% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 100% by 2010. The data for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy in both 2000 and 2010. This suggests a largely homogeneous ethnic identity among those carrying the Rinier surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 100% | 1.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |