Explore the Family Name De Ruiter
The meaning of De Ruiter
Dutch: variant of De Ruyter. Compare Ruiter. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Andries, Dirk, Gerrit, Maarten, Teunis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name De Ruiter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname De Ruiter has seen a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,652 in popularity with a count of 663. However, by 2010, its rank had improved to 29,093 with a total of 815 individuals bearing the name. This represents a notable increase of 10.9% in rank and a 22.93% rise in count. The proportion of people with the De Ruiter name per 100,000 also rose by 12%, going from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,652 | #29,093 | 10.9% |
| Count | 663 | 815 | 22.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.28 | 12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Ruiter
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the De Ruiter surname identify as White, increasing slightly from 94.87% in 2000 to 95.09% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Two or more races decreased by 19.01% and 19.12% respectively, while the Hispanic group saw a 24.17% drop. There were no respondents who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.87% | 95.09% | 0.23% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 1.6% | -24.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.1% | -19.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.21% | 0.98% | -19.01% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |