Explore the Family Name Rinks
The meaning of Rinks
German (Rhineland) and Dutch: patronymic from Rink.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rinks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rinks has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank dropped from 42,830 to 43,885, representing a change of -2.46%. Despite its drop in ranking, the count of people with the surname Rinks increased by 3.15%, from 476 in 2000 to 491 in 2010. However, when looking at the proportion per 100k, there was a decrease of -5.56%, moving from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,830 | #43,885 | -2.46% |
| Count | 476 | 491 | 3.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rinks
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the main ethnic identity associated with the surname Rinks is White, although it saw a slight decrease of -1.78% from 96.01% in 2000 to 94.30% in 2010. The Hispanic identity also experienced a decline of -11.69%, from 2.31% to 2.04%. Meanwhile, the Black and Two or more races categories showed some growth, both reaching 1.43% in 2010 from no recorded data in 2000. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Rinks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.01% | 94.3% | -1.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 2.04% | -11.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |