Explore the Family Name Rhudy
The meaning of Rhudy
Probably an altered form of German Rudy or Rhody.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rhudy in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rhudy has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname Rhudy dropped from 27,413 in 2000 to 29,528 in 2010, marking a change of -7.72. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also saw a decline from 828 to 799 during the same period, decreasing by 3.5 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a decline of 12.9 percent, going from 0.31 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,413 | #29,528 | -7.72% |
| Count | 828 | 799 | -3.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.27 | -12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rhudy
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Rhudy has diversified between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, almost all (99.03%) identified as White. By 2010, although a majority still identified as White (96.12%), there was a noticeable increase in other ethnic identities. There was a 1.5% representation of Hispanic ethnicity and 1% of those identified as belonging to two or more races. Additionally, there was a small but significant 0.63% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.03% | 96.12% | -2.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |