Explore the Family Name Rinner
The meaning of Rinner
German: 1. variant of Renner. 2. topographic or occupational name from Middle High German rinne ‘water pipe, water channel’, for someone who lived near or built such things.
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How common is the last name Rinner in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Rinner" saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,769 in terms of commonality among surnames but fell to 70,833 by 2010, representing an 18.51% decrease. The number of individuals with the Rinner surname also decreased from 316 in 2000 to 276 in 2010, a reduction of 12.66%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #70,833 | -18.51% |
| Count | 316 | 276 | -12.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rinner
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Rinner", the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, more than 94% of those with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.20% to 94.57% over the decade. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races represented 2.85% in 2000, but the data for 2010 was suppressed for privacy reasons. There were no individuals with the Rinner surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either census year. However, the 2010 census recorded a small percentage (1.81%) who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 94.57% | -1.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |