Explore the Family Name Rink
The meaning of Rink
1. German and Dutch: variant of Ring 1. This name (of German origin) is also found in Slovenia and in Czechia. 2. Dutch: from a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name composed with the element ragin ‘counsel’, compare Rein.
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How common is the last name Rink in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rink's popularity has slightly decreased over time as indicated by a rank change from 10,191 in 2000 to 10,396 in 2010. This is a negative change of -2.01%. However, the number of individuals with this surname has increased by 6.68%, from 2,905 people in 2000 to 3,099 people in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Rink per 100,000 people also decreased by -2.78%, moving from 1.08 to 1.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,191 | #10,396 | -2.01% |
| Count | 2,905 | 3,099 | 6.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.08 | 1.05 | -2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rink
Regarding ethnicity, information from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates modest shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with the last name Rink who identify as white decreased slightly by -2.07%, going from 96.08% to 94.09%. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.90% to 2.07%, which represents a 130% change. Those identifying as two or more races also saw an increase, from 1.24% to 1.65%, while the percentage identifying as Black remained virtually stable, decreasing subtly from 1.20% to 1.19%. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 94.09% | -2.07% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 2.07% | 130% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.65% | 33.06% |
| Black | 1.2% | 1.19% | -0.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |