Explore the Family Name Ruane
The meaning of Ruane
Irish (Mayo): from Ó Ruadháin or Ó Ruaidhín, see Rowan. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Caitlin, Kieran.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ruane in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Ruane" showed an interesting change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In this period, its ranking dropped slightly by 4%, moving from 12911 to 13427. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by approximately 4%, growing from 2183 in 2000 to 2270 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decrease, dropping by nearly 5% from 0.81 to 0.77.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,911 | #13,427 | -4% |
| Count | 2,183 | 2,270 | 3.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.81 | 0.77 | -4.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruane
Discussing the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the "Ruane" surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by roughly 2% from 95.88% to 93.74%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase, jumping by about 76% from 1.28% to 2.25%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw growth, increasing by nearly 24% from 0.96% to 1.19%. Additionally, people identifying as having two or more races rose by nearly 15%, and new categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native emerged in 2010, constituting 0.70% and 0.48% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 93.74% | -2.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 2.25% | 75.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.63% | 14.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 1.19% | 23.96% |
| Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |