Explore the Family Name Ruacho
The meaning of Ruacho
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): perhaps a topographic name from a derivative of Galician and Spanish rúa ‘street’ (see Rua).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ruacho in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ruacho saw a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ruacho was ranked at 42,912th place, but by 2010 it had climbed to 37,391st place - a growth of 12.87 percent. The number of people bearing this last name also saw an upward trend during this period, with the count increasing from 475 to 596, indicating a rise of 25.47 percent. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also saw a slight increase from 0.18 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,912 | #37,391 | 12.87% |
| Count | 475 | 596 | 25.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.2 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruacho
Ethnicity data based on the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Ruacho surname identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 94.95 percent of the Ruachos identified as Hispanic, and this figure slightly increased to 95.81 percent in 2010. A small percentage of Ruachos identified as White, with 3.79 percent in 2000 and a slight decrease to 3.52 percent in 2010. Furthermore, about 1.05 percent identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000; however, this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no Ruachos who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.95% | 95.81% | 0.91% |
| White | 3.79% | 3.52% | -7.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.05% | 0% | 0% |