2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Reince
A surname derived from the French word "reine" meaning "queen" or "royal."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Reince. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Reince 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Reince in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Reince, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Reince
Among Census respondents with the surname Reince, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Reince 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 Reince surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.1% · 110
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Reince
Reince 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
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-4 bearers (-3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,558 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 730 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 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.5%) | Down 13,558 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 730 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 Reince 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 | #149,395 | #148,665 | 0.5% |
| Count | 110 | 111 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Reince bearers went from 110 to 111 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 730 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #148,665.
FAQ
Reince surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Reince?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Reince. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Reince?
Reince ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Reince. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Reince.
Has Reince become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Reince went from 110 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Reince?
Among Census respondents with the surname Reince, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Reince in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.1% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Reince appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.1%), Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Reince (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 Reince mean?
A surname derived from the French word "reine" meaning "queen" or "royal." 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 Reince (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 Reince?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.