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

Rines, 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 Rines surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rines in America

Rines is the 15978th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rines surname appeared 1,817 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 Rines.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rines 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 Rines

The surname Rines has its origins in England, specifically in the counties of Lincolnshire and Norfolk, where it first appeared in the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "ryne," meaning "a small stream or watercourse." This suggests that the name may have originated as a topographic surname, referring to someone who lived near a small stream or brook.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire, a census-like record compiled in 1273. Here, the name is listed as "Ryne." Over time, the spelling evolved to its modern form, Rines.

The surname Rines is also thought to have ties to several place names in Lincolnshire and Norfolk, such as Ryneston and Rynehill. These place names likely incorporate the Old English word "ryne," indicating that they were named after local streams or watercourses.

In the 15th century, a family by the name of Rines was recorded as landowners in the village of Swanton Morley in Norfolk. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John Rines, who was born in Swanton Morley around 1420.

Another notable figure was William Rines, a member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London in the late 16th century. The Worshipful Company of Mercers was one of the most prestigious and influential livery companies in the City of London, dealing in the trade of silk and other luxury fabrics.

In the 17th century, Robert Rines (1620-1688) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol. He played a significant role in the local community and served as a church warden at St. John's Church in Bristol.

During the 18th century, a branch of the Rines family migrated to the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Samuel Rines (1745-1826), who served as a private in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

In the 19th century, Edward Rines (1835-1912) was a renowned journalist and editor in the United States. He worked for several publications, including the Chicago Tribune and the Boston Globe, and was known for his insightful reporting on political and social issues.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the surname Rines, illustrating the name's rich history and wide geographic distribution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rines

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

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

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