2000
#111,740
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 146
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Rinehold
A habitational surname derived from a location name meaning "a place near a reedy riverbank".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Rinehold. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rinehold surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Rinehold in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rinehold, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rinehold
The surname RINEHOLD has its roots in the Germanic regions of Central Europe, dating back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a place or region known as "Rhineland" or "Rheinhold."
The earliest known records of the RINEHOLD surname can be traced back to the Rhineland region of Germany, where the name was likely associated with individuals who hailed from or resided in this area along the Rhine River. The name may also have connections to the Old Germanic words "rine" meaning "boundary" or "border" and "hold" meaning "loyal" or "true," suggesting the name could have designated someone who was a loyal defender of the region's borders.
In the 13th century, a record mentions a knight named Rudolph von Rinehold, who served under the Count of Nassau. This is one of the earliest documented instances of the RINEHOLD name in historical records. Another notable figure from this era was Johann Rinehold, a merchant from Cologne, who is mentioned in a trade document from 1287.
During the 16th century, the RINEHOLD name gained prominence with the birth of Martin Rinehold (1515-1582), a renowned German theologian and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. His works were widely studied and referenced throughout Europe during the Renaissance period.
In the 17th century, the RINEHOLD name found its way into the arts, with the birth of Wilhelm Rinehold (1632-1698), a celebrated German painter known for his intricate portraits and landscapes. His works can be found in various galleries and museums across Europe.
Another notable figure from this period was Amalia Rinehold (1678-1742), a German noblewoman and influential writer who published several books on etiquette and social conduct, which were widely read among the European aristocracy.
As the centuries progressed, the RINEHOLD name continued to be prevalent in various regions of Germany, with some branches of the family migrating to other parts of Europe and beyond. The name has undergone slight variations in spelling over time, such as Rhinehold, Reinhold, and Rinehold, but the core meaning and origin remain rooted in the historical Rhineland region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rinehold
Among Census respondents with the surname Rinehold, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Rinehold bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Rinehold surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.1% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino4.9% · 5
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rinehold
Rinehold appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#131,379
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
-17 bearers (-11.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,639 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-27 bearers (-20.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 23,376 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #111,740 | 146 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #131,379 | 129 | 0.04 | -17 bearers (-11.6%) | Down 19,639 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -27 bearers (-20.9%) | Down 23,376 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Rinehold surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #131,379 | #154,755 | -17.8% |
| Count | 129 | 102 | -20.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rinehold bearers went from 129 to 102 (-20.9% change). The surname moved down 23,376 positions in the national ranking, going from #131,379 to #154,755.
FAQ
Rinehold surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rinehold?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Rinehold. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Rinehold?
Rinehold ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 102 people with the surname Rinehold. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Rinehold.
Has Rinehold become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rinehold went from 129 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 27 (-20.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #131,379 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Rinehold?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rinehold, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Rinehold in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rinehold appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.1%), Hispanic (4.9%), Two or More Races (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Rinehold (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Rinehold mean?
A habitational surname derived from a location name meaning "a place near a reedy riverbank". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Rinehold (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Rinehold?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Rinehold on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.