Explore the Family Name Ruchti
The meaning of Ruchti
Swiss German: probably a derivative of Ruch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ruchti in the United States?
The surname Ruchti has seen a rise in popularity according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname ranked 50,572, while in 2010 it improved its rank to 49,087, a change of 2.94%. The number of individuals with this surname also experienced an increase. In 2000, 388 people carried this surname while by 2010, the count had risen to 429, marking a 10.57% growth. On a proportional basis, for every 100,000 individuals, the frequency of the Ruchti surname rose from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, indicating a 7.14% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #49,087 | 2.94% |
| Count | 388 | 429 | 10.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruchti
In terms of ethnic identity, the Ruchti surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.42% of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this figure slightly declined to 96.27% by 2010. There was no recorded instance of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. The surname was found among individuals identifying as Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races for the first time in 2010, at proportions of 1.63% and 1.17% respectively. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 96.27% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |