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

Rench, 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 Rench surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rench in America

Rench is the 25083rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rench surname appeared 990 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 Rench.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rench 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 Rench

The surname RENCH is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational surname derived from the place name "Rench", which was a small village located in the county of Worcestershire. The name itself is believed to stem from the Old English words "renc" or "reng", meaning a young man or a warrior.

One of the earliest recorded references to the surname RENCH can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Renche". This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a survey of land holdings throughout England and provides valuable insights into the names and locations of people during that time.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various historical records and documents, including the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, where a certain "Robertus de Rench" was mentioned in 1230. Around the same time, the surname was also found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, suggesting that the family had roots in the area where the name originated.

Notable individuals with the surname RENCH throughout history include:

1. Sir John Rench (c. 1450-1520), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Worcestershire who served as the Sheriff of Worcestershire in 1502.
2. William Rench (1592-1657), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works during the 17th century.
3. Elizabeth Rench (1633-1691), a prominent Quaker activist and preacher in colonial America, known for her work in advocating for religious freedom.
4. Thomas Rench (1726-1807), a British explorer and cartographer who made significant contributions to the mapping of the Pacific Northwest region of North America.
5. Robert Rench (1810-1889), a renowned English architect who designed several notable buildings in London during the Victorian era, including St. Pancras Station.

While the surname RENCH was primarily concentrated in England during its early history, over time it spread to other parts of the world as families emigrated and settled in new regions. Today, variations of the name, such as Rench, Renche, and Rensch, can be found in various countries, reflecting the global diaspora of people with this unique surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rench

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

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 Rench 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 Rench 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 Rench was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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