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

Rine, 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 Rine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rine in America

Rine is the 12961st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rine surname appeared 2,370 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 Rine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rine 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 Rine

The surname RINE is of Scottish origin, derived from the Old English word "ryne," which means "a small stream or watercourse." This name was likely first adopted by individuals who lived near a small stream or rivulet.

The earliest recorded bearer of this surname was Robert de Ryne, who was mentioned in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a record of homages sworn to King Edward I of England during his conquest of Scotland. This suggests that the name was already established in Scotland by the late 13th century.

Another early reference to the name can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from 1366, which mention a Johannes de Ryne. This indicates that the surname was still in use and had variations in spelling during the 14th century.

One of the earliest known bearers of the RINE surname was Sir William Rine, a Scottish knight who lived in the late 14th century. He was a prominent figure in the court of King Robert III of Scotland and played a significant role in the wars against the English during the latter part of the Hundred Years' War.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various records, including the Perth Guildry Book of 1586, which listed a merchant named David Rine. This suggests that the surname had spread to urban areas and was associated with trades and professions.

During the 17th century, the RINE surname had established itself in various parts of Scotland, as evidenced by the birth of James Rine (1632-1698), a notable Presbyterian minister who served in the parish of Kilconquhar, Fife.

Another notable bearer of the RINE surname was Alexander Rine (1757-1841), a Scottish writer and historian who authored several works on Scottish history and literature. He was born in Cupar, Fife, and his works provide valuable insights into the cultural and historical context of Scotland during his lifetime.

The RINE surname also has connections to place names in Scotland, such as Rine Burn, a small stream near Crail in Fife, and Rine Hill, a prominent hill in the Scottish Borders region. These place names further reinforce the connection between the surname and its origins related to watercourses and geographical features.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rine

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

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

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