Explore the Family Name Rubright
The meaning of Rubright
Americanized form of German Ruprecht.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rubright in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Rubright" has seen a minor decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Rubright was ranked 26,239th in popularity with 876 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, however, it slipped down the ranks to 28,131 with 851 individuals carrying the Rubright name. This represents a drop of 7.21% in its rank and a 2.85% decrease in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 9.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,239 | #28,131 | -7.21% |
| Count | 876 | 851 | -2.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rubright
The ethnic identity associated with the Rubright surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. The most prominent ethnicity remains White, although it showed a slight decrease from 97.60% in 2000 to 96.00% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw the largest growth, increasing from 0.57% to 1.53%, a change of 168.42%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly increased from 0.57% to 0.71%. Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 0.80% to 1.18%. However, there were no individuals in 2000 or 2010 who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 96% | -1.64% |
| Hispanic | 0.57% | 1.53% | 168.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1.18% | 47.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.71% | 24.56% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |