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

Rhym, 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 Rhym surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rhym in America

Rhym is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rhym surname appeared 163 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 Rhym.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rhym 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 Rhym

The surname RHYM is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely deriving from an Old English word or phrase related to rhythm or rhyming. This surname may have initially been used as a descriptive name for someone known for their skills in poetry, music, or other rhythmic arts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RHYM surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This document mentions a landowner named Reginald Rhym residing in the county of Oxfordshire.

In the 13th century, historical records from the county of Lincolnshire mention a Thomas Rhym, who was a renowned minstrel and poet at the court of King Henry III. His compositions and performances were celebrated for their skillful use of rhyme and rhythm, which may have contributed to the establishment of the surname.

During the 14th century, the RHYM surname appeared in various legal documents and records from the city of London. Notable individuals from this period include John Rhym, a successful merchant who held influential positions in the city's guilds, and Margaret Rhym, a respected scholar and translator of Latin texts.

In the 15th century, the RHYM surname gained prominence in the literary circles of England. Sir Robert Rhym, born in 1412, was a celebrated poet and playwright whose works were widely praised for their lyrical quality and mastery of rhyme and meter. He was also a prominent figure at the court of King Henry VI.

In the 16th century, the RHYM surname spread across England and beyond, with families bearing this name found in various parts of the country. One notable example is William Rhym, born in 1547, who was a distinguished lawyer and member of the Inns of Court in London. He was known for his eloquence and skill in legal argumentation, which may have been influenced by his family's tradition of rhyming and poetic expression.

Throughout its history, the RHYM surname has been associated with a range of professions and accomplishments, from poets and musicians to merchants, scholars, and lawyers. Its origins and evolution reflect the importance of rhythm, rhyme, and language in English culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rhym

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

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

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