Find out how popular the last name Reince is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Reince.

Reince, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Reince surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reince in America

Reince is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reince surname appeared 110 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Reince.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reince to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Reince

The surname REINCE has its origins in the northern German region of North Rhine-Westphalia, dating back to the early 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "rain," meaning "pure" or "clean," combined with the suffix "-ce," which indicates a patronymic or a possessive form. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a clean or pure area, or perhaps someone who was associated with a profession related to cleanliness or purity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Würzburg Codex, a manuscript dating back to around 1230, which mentions a "Reinhard von Reince" as a landowner in the region. The name also appears in various local records and documents from the medieval period, often with slight variations in spelling, such as "Reinze," "Reynce," or "Reyncke."

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name REINCE was particularly prevalent in the cities of Cologne and Düsseldorf, where several notable individuals bore this surname. For instance, Johannes REINCE (1520-1588) was a renowned scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Cologne. Another notable figure was Dietrich REINCE (1570-1637), a successful merchant and banker who played a significant role in the economic development of Düsseldorf.

In the 18th century, the name REINCE spread beyond the borders of Germany, with some families migrating to neighboring countries like the Netherlands and Belgium. One notable example is Pieter REINCE (1725-1798), a Dutch painter and engraver who gained recognition for his landscape paintings and etchings.

Moving into the 19th century, the name REINCE continued to be associated with various professions and fields. For instance, August REINCE (1810-1883) was a celebrated German composer and pianist, known for his contributions to the Romantic era of classical music. Meanwhile, in the realm of literature, Heinrich REINCE (1845-1912) was a respected German poet and novelist whose works explored themes of nature and rural life.

As the centuries progressed, the name REINCE continued to be carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, each leaving their mark on history in their own unique way. While not an exhaustive list, these examples illustrate the rich tapestry of the REINCE surname, which has woven its way through various regions and eras, leaving an indelible imprint on the cultural fabric of Germany and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reince

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Reince.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Reince was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Reince has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Reince was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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