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

Rhinehart, 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 Rhinehart surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rhinehart in America

Rhinehart is the 6025th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rhinehart surname appeared 5,707 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Rhinehart.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rhinehart 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 Rhinehart

The surname Rhinehart is of Germanic origin, with roots tracing back to the Rhine River region of central Europe. The name is derived from the combination of two Old German words, "Rhin" meaning "Rhine" and "hart" meaning "hardy" or "brave". This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely individuals who lived near the Rhine River and were known for their bravery or hardiness.

During the Middle Ages, variations of the name, such as Rhinehardt and Rheinhart, appeared in historical records and manuscripts across various German-speaking regions. One notable early reference can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, where a certain "Reinhart von Rhein" is mentioned in a charter dated 1267.

The earliest recorded example of the Rhinehart surname can be traced back to the late 13th century, with a man named Johann Rhinehart appearing in the records of the city of Cologne in 1295. This spelling of the name suggests a connection to the nearby Rhine River, as well as the Old German word "hart".

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Konrad Rhinehart (1430-1501) was a influential merchant and landowner in the city of Mainz. His legacy is documented in various historical accounts and property records of the time.

Another notable individual bearing this surname was Hans Rhinehart (1564-1637), a respected goldsmith and craftsman who worked in the city of Augsburg during the Renaissance period. His intricate metalwork and jewelry pieces are still preserved in various museums and collections today.

In the 17th century, a German Protestant clergyman named Johann Rhinehart (1608-1679) gained prominence as a prominent theologian and author, publishing several influential works on religious doctrine and philosophy.

During the 18th century, a family of Rhinehart landowners and noblemen held significant estates and properties in the region of Baden-Württemberg, as evidenced by various land deeds and historical records from that time.

Throughout its history, the surname Rhinehart has been closely associated with the Rhine River region of central Europe, reflecting the geographic origins and characteristics of its earliest bearers. While variations in spelling have occurred over the centuries, the name's core meaning and connection to the Rhine River region have remained consistent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rhinehart

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

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

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