Explore the Family Name Rininger
The meaning of Rininger
Americanized form of German Reininger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rininger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rininger saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rininger ranked 30,682nd in terms of most popular surnames, with a count of 717 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 34,967th, with only 645 individuals bearing the surname, marking a decline of 10.04 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.27 to 0.22, indicating a fall of 18.52 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,682 | #34,967 | -13.97% |
| Count | 717 | 645 | -10.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.22 | -18.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rininger
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Rininger surname identify as White, with 96.51 percent in 2000 and a slight increase to 96.59 percent by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.95 percent to 2.02 percent during the same time period. A small portion of those with the Rininger surname identified as being of two or more races, with the proportion slightly dipping from 0.84 percent in 2000 to 0.78 percent in 2010. There were no reported instances of Riningers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 96.59% | 0.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 2.02% | 3.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 0.78% | -7.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |