Explore the Family Name Rud
The meaning of Rud
1. Norwegian: variant of Ruud. 2. Hungarian (Rúd): from rúd ‘stick’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a soldier or a nickname for a fighter. 3. English: variant of Rudd. This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rud in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Rud" has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 17,676th, with 1,463 bearers of the name in the United States, averaging about 0.54 per 100,000 people. The 2010 census data showed an uptick in its prevalence as it moved up to rank 17,481, with the count reaching 1,612, which is approximately 0.55 per 100,000 people. This represents a growth of 1.1% in rank and a 10.18% increase in the count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,676 | #17,481 | 1.1% |
| Count | 1,463 | 1,612 | 10.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.55 | 1.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rud
The distribution of ethnic identity among those bearing the surname "Rud" has also shifted slightly, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of Ruds were White (96.38%), followed by Hispanic (1.09%), American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.68%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.75%), and Black (0.48%). Those identifying with two or more races accounted for 0.62%. By 2010, there was a small decline in the proportion of Ruds who were white, down to 94.60%, but the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled to 2.36%. There was also a notable increase in the proportion of Ruds who identified with two or more races, surging from 0.62% to 1.61%. However, the proportion of Ruds identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased to 0.43% and 0.50% respectively, while the proportion identifying as Black remained relatively stable at 0.50%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.38% | 94.6% | -1.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 2.36% | 116.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 1.61% | 159.68% |
| Black | 0.48% | 0.5% | 4.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.68% | 0.5% | -26.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 0.43% | -42.67% |