Explore the Family Name Rynes
The meaning of Rynes
Perhaps an altered form of Reines.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rynes in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rynes has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,758 and by 2010 it fell slightly to rank 49,365. This represents a 5.58% decrease in ranking. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a tiny dip from 428 in 2000 to 426 in 2010, a 0.47% decrease. The proportion per 100k people reduced by 12.5% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,758 | #49,365 | -5.58% |
| Count | 428 | 426 | -0.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rynes
The Decennial U.S. Census data also shed light on the ethnic identity associated with the Rynes surname. The majority identify as White, with a small increase from 88.32% in 2000 to 89.20% in 2010. There's also a minor presence of Black ethnicity, which saw a minute increase from 8.18% to 8.22% over the decade. A new category appeared in 2010 where 1.64% of people with the Rynes surname identified with two or more races. However, the Hispanic identification dropped down to zero from 1.64% in 2000. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.32% | 89.2% | 1% |
| Black | 8.18% | 8.22% | 0.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |