2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Rehorn
A German surname derived from a place name meaning "red mountain" or "red horn."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Rehorn. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rehorn surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Rehorn in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rehorn, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.3%) and Hispanic (6.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rehorn
The surname Rehorn has its origins in Germany, emerging during the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German words "reho" meaning "deer" and "horn," suggesting a connection to the trade or occupation of hunting deer or crafting deer horn products.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Rehorn can be found in the 14th-century German manuscript known as the "Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae," which chronicles land transactions and legal matters in the region of Saxony. This document mentions individuals with the surname Rehorn residing in the town of Wittenberg.
During the 15th century, a notable figure with the surname Rehorn was Hans Rehorn, a skilled craftsman renowned for his intricate carvings of deer antlers. His works adorned many noble households across central Europe, and his name is mentioned in the records of several prestigious guilds in Nuremberg and Augsburg.
In the 16th century, the Rehorn surname gained prominence in the northern German regions, particularly in the city of Hamburg. Johannes Rehorn (1490-1568), a merchant and shipowner, is credited with establishing one of the earliest trading companies that facilitated the import of exotic goods from the Dutch East Indies.
As the centuries progressed, the Rehorn surname continued to spread across various regions of Germany and beyond. In the 18th century, a prominent military figure named Friedrich Wilhelm Rehorn (1712-1781) served as a captain in the Prussian army under King Frederick the Great, earning recognition for his valor during the Seven Years' War.
Another notable individual with the surname Rehorn was Katharina Rehorn (1805-1879), a celebrated German novelist and poet. Her works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, gained widespread popularity during the Romantic period and continue to be studied in literary circles.
Over time, the Rehorn surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Rehhorn, Reehorne, and Raehorn, reflecting regional linguistic differences and adaptations. While the name may have originated in connection with deer hunting or antler crafting, it has since evolved to represent a rich tapestry of German heritage and cultural influences.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rehorn
Among Census respondents with the surname Rehorn, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.3%) and Hispanic (6.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Rehorn bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Rehorn surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.6% · 90
- Two or more races7.3% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino6.4% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rehorn
Rehorn appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,383 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-5 bearers (-4.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,985 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 9,383 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.4%) | Down 4,985 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Rehorn surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #145,220 | #150,205 | -3.4% |
| Count | 114 | 109 | -4.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rehorn bearers went from 114 to 109 (-4.4% change). The surname moved down 4,985 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #150,205.
FAQ
Rehorn surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rehorn?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Rehorn. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Rehorn?
Rehorn ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Rehorn. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Rehorn.
Has Rehorn become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rehorn went from 114 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Rehorn?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rehorn, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.3%) and Hispanic (6.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Rehorn in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.6% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rehorn appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.6%), Two or More Races (7.3%), Hispanic (6.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Rehorn (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Rehorn mean?
A German surname derived from a place name meaning "red mountain" or "red horn." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Rehorn (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Rehorn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.