Explore the Family Name Rynerson
The meaning of Rynerson
Variant of Rynearson, a surname of Dutch origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rynerson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rynerson has slightly declined. In the year 2000, it was ranked 80,502 in popularity, but by 2010, its rank had fallen to 81,772, a decrease of 1.58%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people bearing the surname Rynerson increased from 219 in 2000 to 231 in 2010, representing a 5.48% growth. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #81,772 | -1.58% |
| Count | 219 | 231 | 5.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rynerson
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rynerson, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over a decade. In 2000, almost all (96.80%) of those with the Rynerson surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had dropped slightly to 93.51%, while those identifying as Hispanic appeared for the first time representing 3.46% of Rynersons. Another new group in 2010 was those identifying with two or more races, making up 2.16% of Rynersons. No individuals with the surname Rynerson identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 93.51% | -3.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |