Explore the Family Name Ruckman
The meaning of Ruckman
Americanized form of German Rückmann: from a personal name based on ancient Germanic hrok ‘intent, eager’ (Old High German ruoh).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ruckman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ruckman saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 11,553 and then fell to 12,072 in 2010, marking a 4.49% drop. However, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased by 3.49%, from 2,496 in 2000 to 2,583 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 population also decreased slightly from 0.93 to 0.88 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,553 | #12,072 | -4.49% |
| Count | 2,496 | 2,583 | 3.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.93 | 0.88 | -5.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruckman
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Ruckman surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White decreased by 2.31%, from 95.67% to 93.46%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 13.64%, from 0.44% to 0.50%, and those indicating they were of two or more races rose by 40.62%, from 1.60% to 2.25%. There were also noticeable increases among those identifying as Hispanic (from 0.88% to 1.70%), Black (from 0.56% to 0.97%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 0.84% to 1.12%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 93.46% | -2.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 2.25% | 40.62% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 1.7% | 93.18% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.84% | 1.12% | 33.33% |
| Black | 0.56% | 0.97% | 73.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.5% | 13.64% |