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

Renneisen, 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 Renneisen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Renneisen in America

Renneisen is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Renneisen surname appeared 129 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 Renneisen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Renneisen 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 Renneisen

The surname Renneisen is believed to have originated in Germany, with records dating back to the late 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German words "rennen," meaning "to run," and "eisen," meaning "iron," potentially referring to an occupation or trade involving iron or metalwork.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a baptismal record from 1598 in the town of Freiburg im Breisgau, where a child named Hans Renneisen was christened. This suggests that the name was already established in the region at that time.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various records across southern Germany, particularly in the regions of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. Some variations in spelling, such as "Renneysen" and "Rennisen," were also documented during this period.

Historically, the surname Renneisen has been associated with several notable individuals. One prominent figure was Johann Renneisen (1625-1692), a German jurist and legal scholar who served as a councilor and judge in the city of Nuremberg. His writings on civil law and legal procedures were widely influential in his time.

Another notable bearer of the name was Friedrich Renneisen (1760-1834), a German theologian and philosopher who taught at the University of Göttingen. He was known for his works on moral philosophy and ethics, as well as his contributions to the field of religious studies.

In the 19th century, a military officer named Wilhelm Renneisen (1818-1892) gained recognition for his service during the Prussian Wars of Unification. He rose through the ranks and was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

During the same period, a German painter and illustrator named Otto Renneisen (1855-1928) gained acclaim for his landscapes and genre scenes depicting rural life in southern Germany. His works were exhibited in major galleries across Europe and are now held in various museum collections.

Lastly, a more recent figure of note was Erich Renneisen (1901-1973), a German architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the reconstruction efforts in Germany after World War II. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings and urban developments, particularly in the city of Cologne.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Renneisen

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

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

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