2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Rintz
A variant spelling of the German surname Rinz referring to a person from Renz or Rinz.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Rintz. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rintz 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Rintz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rintz, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rintz
The surname "RINTZ" is believed to have originated in Germany, likely during the medieval period. Its roots can be traced back to the German word "rinnen," which means "to flow" or "to run." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who lived near streams or rivers, or perhaps even derived from a specific place name related to such a water source.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town records of Heidelberg, dating back to the 14th century. In these documents, a family by the name of Rintz is mentioned as residing in the area. It's possible that this family's ancestors had migrated from another region, carrying the name with them.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Rintz was Johann Rintz (1516-1582), a German theologian and reformer. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation and was a close associate of Martin Luther. Johann Rintz's writings and sermons had a lasting impact on the religious landscape of the time.
Another prominent individual with the surname Rintz was Friedrich Rintz (1770-1841), a German philosopher and educator. He was a prominent figure in the field of education and wrote several influential works on pedagogy and moral philosophy.
Moving forward to the 19th century, we find the name Rintz associated with a famous German artist, Carl Rintz (1823-1895). He was a renowned painter and is particularly known for his landscape paintings depicting the picturesque countryside of Germany.
In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook the contributions of the writer and poet, Hilde Rintz (1898-1976). Her poetic works explored themes of nature, love, and the human condition, earning her critical acclaim and a devoted readership.
It's worth noting that while the name Rintz appears to have originated in Germany, it has likely spread to other regions over time due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the earliest known records and most significant historical figures associated with this surname can be traced back to German roots.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rintz
Among Census respondents with the surname Rintz, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Rintz 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 Rintz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 97
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.9% · 5
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rintz
Rintz 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
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-11 bearers (-9.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,166 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-5 bearers (-4.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 2,650 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-9.2%) | Down 20,166 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.6%) | Down 2,650 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 Rintz 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 | #151,532 | #154,182 | -1.7% |
| Count | 108 | 103 | -4.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rintz bearers went from 108 to 103 (-4.6% change). The surname moved down 2,650 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #154,182.
FAQ
Rintz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rintz?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Rintz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Rintz?
Rintz ranks #154,182 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 103 people with the surname Rintz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), 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 Rintz.
Has Rintz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rintz went from 108 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #151,532 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Rintz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rintz, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Rintz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rintz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Rintz (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 Rintz mean?
A variant spelling of the German surname Rinz referring to a person from Renz or Rinz. 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 Rintz (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 Rintz?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Rintz on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.