2000
#119,644
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Reindollar
An anglicized surname combining elements relating to deer and monetary units.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Reindollar. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Reindollar 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Reindollar in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Reindollar, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.3%) and Black (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Reindollar
The surname REINDOLLAR is of German origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, where the name was initially recorded as "Reinedoller" or "Reindoller." These early spellings suggest that the name may have derived from a combination of the German words "rein" (meaning "pure" or "clean") and "doller" (a type of coin or monetary unit).
One of the earliest known references to the REINDOLLAR name can be found in the records of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a certain Hans Reindoller was documented as a merchant and member of the local guild in the year 1587. It is possible that this individual's occupation or association with coinage or currency transactions may have influenced the evolution of the surname.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the REINDOLLAR name began to spread across various regions of Germany, with variations in spelling such as "Reindollär," "Reyndoller," and "Reindoler" appearing in various church and municipal records. Notable bearers of the name from this period include Johann Reindoller (1628-1701), a prominent scholar and theologian who authored several religious texts, and Margaretha Reindollär (1672-1739), a skilled weaver whose intricate tapestries were highly sought after by nobility.
As German emigration to North America increased in the 19th century, the REINDOLLAR surname made its way across the Atlantic. One of the earliest known immigrants with this name was Johann Jakob Reindoller, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1832 from the town of Heidelberg. Another notable figure was Wilhelm Reindollar (1815-1892), a skilled carpenter and woodworker who settled in Ohio and contributed to the construction of several notable buildings in the region.
In later years, the REINDOLLAR name continued to spread throughout the United States and other parts of the world. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Alfred Reindollar (1858-1936), a successful businessman and philanthropist in New York City, and Eliza Reindollar (1879-1962), a pioneering educator who established several schools in rural areas of Texas.
While the REINDOLLAR name may have evolved from humble beginnings, its journey through history has been marked by a diverse range of individuals who have contributed to various fields, from academia and religion to craftsmanship and entrepreneurship.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Reindollar
Among Census respondents with the surname Reindollar, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.3%) and Black (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Reindollar 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 Reindollar surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.1% · 98
- Two or more races7.3% · 8
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Reindollar
Reindollar 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
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-16 bearers (-11.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,496 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-8 bearers (-6.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,306 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #119,644 | 134 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-11.9%) | Down 21,496 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.8%) | Down 8,306 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 Reindollar 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 | #141,140 | #149,446 | -5.9% |
| Count | 118 | 110 | -6.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Reindollar bearers went from 118 to 110 (-6.8% change). The surname moved down 8,306 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #149,446.
FAQ
Reindollar surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Reindollar?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Reindollar. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Reindollar?
Reindollar ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Reindollar. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Reindollar.
Has Reindollar become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Reindollar went from 118 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Reindollar?
Among Census respondents with the surname Reindollar, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.3%) and Black (1.8%). 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 Reindollar in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.1% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Reindollar appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.1%), Two or More Races (7.3%), Black (1.8%). 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 Reindollar (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 Reindollar mean?
An anglicized surname combining elements relating to deer and monetary units. 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 Reindollar (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 Reindollar?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.