Explore the Family Name Ruckdeschel
The meaning of Ruckdeschel
German: nickname for a traveling journeyman, from Middle High German rucke ‘back’ + a diminutive of tasche, tesche ‘bag’, hence ‘backpack, rucksack’. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Ruckdeschel in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ruckdeschel saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 61,713th, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 62,045th, marking a -0.54% change. However, the number of individuals carrying the surname increased from 304 in 2000 to 323 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 6.25%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #62,045 | -0.54% |
| Count | 304 | 323 | 6.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruckdeschel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most individuals with the surname Ruckdeschel identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 94.08% in 2000 to 91.33% in 2010. During the same period, there was an increase in the number of those identifying as Hispanic — rising from 2.63% to 5.26%. The census also reported a slight percentage (1.86%) of individuals identifying as two or more races in 2010, which wasn't present in 2000. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.08% | 91.33% | -2.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.63% | 5.26% | 100% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |