Explore the Family Name Rinkenberger
The meaning of Rinkenberger
German: habitational name for someone from Rinkenberg in Carinthia, Austria, Ringenberg in Germany, or any of various places in Switzerland called Ringgenberg.
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How common is the last name Rinkenberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rinkenberger has seen a slight increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rinkenberger was ranked 47,210th most common surname, while in 2010, it moved up to the 45,253rd spot, showing a change of 4.15 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by approximately 12 percent, from 423 people in 2000 to 473 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 population remained the same at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #45,253 | 4.15% |
| Count | 423 | 473 | 11.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rinkenberger
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data show that in 2000, almost all (98.35 percent) of the individuals with the Rinkenberger surname identified as White. By 2010, this number decreased slightly to 96.41 percent. During the same period, the percentage identifying as two or more races grew from 1.18 percent to 1.69 percent. Interestingly, in 2010, there was a small emergence of individuals with this surname who identified as Hispanic, accounting for 1.48 percent. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 96.41% | -1.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.69% | 43.22% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |