Explore the Family Name Rucki
The meaning of Rucki
Polish: 1. variant of Rudzki. 2. possibly also a habitational name for someone from a place called with ruta ‘rue’ (see Ruta).
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How common is the last name Rucki in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rucki slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. The surname ranked 52,174 in 2000, but fell to 54,055 by 2010, representing a drop of 3.61%. However, the count of individuals with the Rucki surname increased from 374 to 382, showing an overall rise of 2.14%. Despite this increase, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 7.14% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #54,055 | -3.61% |
| Count | 374 | 382 | 2.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rucki
When analyzing the ethnic identity of those carrying the surname Rucki, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.4% identified as white, which dropped to 94.24% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, and the proportion identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stable at 0.00%. Notably, there was an emergence of diversity within this surname group over the decade: by 2010, 1.57% identified as having two or more races and 3.66% identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 94.24% | -4.23% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.66% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |