Explore the Family Name Rinke
The meaning of Rinke
North German and Dutch: variant of Rink. The surname Rinke is very rare in the Netherlands. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Alois, Gerhard, Hartwig, Horst, Wolf.
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How common is the last name Rinke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rinke has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rinke ranked 23,721st in popularity, but had slipped to 24,718th by 2010, marking a decrease of 4.2%. However, the actual count of people with the Rinke surname rose slightly from 996 in 2000 to 1,009 in 2010, an increase of 1.31%. The proportion of Rinkes per 100,000 people in the population dropped by 8.11% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,721 | #24,718 | -4.2% |
| Count | 996 | 1,009 | 1.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.34 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rinke
When it comes to the ethnicity of individuals carrying the Rinke surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, around 96.69% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.53% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase from 1.00% in 2000 to 1.09% in 2010. Those who identify with two or more races also increased slightly from 1.51% in 2000 to 1.59% in 2010. It's worth noting that there were no changes in the proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during this decade, either because the values stayed constant or they were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 96.53% | -0.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 1.59% | 5.3% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.09% | 9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |