Explore the Family Name Ruberg
The meaning of Ruberg
1. North German (also Rüberg): presumably a habitational name from a lost place in the vicinity of Rübergerbrücke in Westphalia. 2. Swedish: variant of Rudberg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ruberg in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ruberg saw a growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 47,575 compared to a higher rank of 45,347 in 2010, indicating an increase of 4.68%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this decade, from 419 people to 472, a rise of 12.65%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,575 | #45,347 | 4.68% |
| Count | 419 | 472 | 12.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruberg
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ruberg saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, as gleaned from the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, almost all (97.61%) identified as White, but this figure decreased slightly to 94.28% by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, by 2010, some people with the surname Ruberg began identifying with two or more races (2.33%) and as Hispanic (1.69%), which was not the case in the previous decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 94.28% | -3.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |