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

Rhein, 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 Rhein surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rhein in America

Rhein is the 15615th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rhein surname appeared 1,871 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Rhein.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rhein 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 Rhein

The surname RHEIN originated in Germany, specifically in the region along the River Rhine. The name is derived from the German word "Rhein," which means "Rhine," referring to the major European river that flows through Germany, France, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname RHEIN can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions along the Rhine River, such as the Rhineland, Hesse, and Baden-Württemberg. The name was likely adopted by individuals who lived near or along the Rhine River, or who worked in occupations related to the river, such as fishing, transportation, or trade.

During the Middle Ages, the Rhine River played a crucial role in the economic and cultural development of the region, serving as a vital trade route and a source of livelihood for many communities. As a result, the surname RHEIN became associated with the area and its inhabitants.

One notable historical reference to the surname RHEIN can be found in the records of the city of Cologne, where a merchant named Johannes RHEIN is mentioned in a trade document dated 1358. Additionally, the RHEIN family is documented in the records of the city of Mainz, where a baker named Hans RHEIN is recorded in the guild registers of 1482.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure with the surname RHEIN was Johann RHEIN (1505-1581), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and authored several influential works on theology and biblical interpretation.

Another notable individual with the surname RHEIN was Johann Philipp RHEIN (1619-1668), a German painter and engraver who was renowned for his religious and allegorical works. His paintings and engravings can be found in various churches and museums across Germany.

In the 18th century, Johann Jakob RHEIN (1732-1802) was a German architect and urban planner who designed several significant buildings and town plans in the Rhineland region, including the town hall of Bonn and the palace of the Prince-Electors in Koblenz.

The surname RHEIN is also associated with the town of Rheinau, located in the Swiss canton of Zürich. This town was home to the influential Benedictine monastery of Rheinau, founded in the 9th century, and it is likely that some individuals with the surname RHEIN may have originated from or lived in this area.

These are just a few examples of the historical and notable individuals who bore the surname RHEIN, reflecting the long-standing presence and significance of this name in the regions along the River Rhine.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rhein

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

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

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