Explore the Family Name Rynn
The meaning of Rynn
Irish (Leitrim): from Ó Rinn, see Ring. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Eamon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rynn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rynn has experienced a drop in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 69,636th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 77,012th position, reflecting a decrease of approximately 10.59%. The overall count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 263 in 2000 to 249 in 2010, a dip of 5.32%. Consequently, the proportion of the Rynn surname per 100,000 people fell by 20% from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #77,012 | -10.59% |
| Count | 263 | 249 | -5.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rynn
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rynn, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals identify as White, a figure that slightly increased from 92.40% in 2000 to 92.77% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity is Asian/Pacific Islander, decreasing marginally from 2.66% to 2.41% over the same period. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase, growing from 2.28% in 2000 to 2.41% in 2010. Meanwhile, representation among Black individuals dropped completely to 0% in 2010 from 2.28% in 2000. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.4% | 92.77% | 0.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.66% | 2.41% | -9.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 2.41% | 5.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.28% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |