Explore the Family Name Ruben
How common is the last name Ruben in the United States?
The surname Ruben, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It dropped in rank from 10,532 to 11,026, marking a change of -4.69%. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname actually increased by 3.22%, from 2794 to 2884. The proportion per 100k people also decreased slightly by -5.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,532 | #11,026 | -4.69% |
| Count | 2,794 | 2,884 | 3.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.04 | 0.98 | -5.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruben
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ruben, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Rubens identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled to 4.20%, and those identifying as two or more races also increased to 2.01%. Conversely, there were minor decreases among those identifying as White, Hispanic, and Black. The percentage of Rubens identifying as White dropped to 67.93%, as Hispanic to 8.36%, and as Black to 15.95%. The ethnic group of American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a small increase, rising to 1.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.01% | 67.93% | -2.97% |
| Black | 16.25% | 15.95% | -1.85% |
| Hispanic | 8.59% | 8.36% | -2.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2% | 4.2% | 110% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 2.01% | 21.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.5% | 1.56% | 4% |