Explore the Family Name Ruda
The meaning of Ruda
Polish: 1. nickname for a man with red hair, from Polish rudy ‘red-haired’. 2. habitational name from a place called Ruda, named with ruda ‘iron ore’.
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How common is the last name Ruda in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ruda has seen slight fluctuation over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 22,706 in terms of popularity and this rank mildly dropped to 23,432 by 2010, showing a change of -3.2%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,056 in 2000 to 1,085 in 2010, marking a change of 2.75%. However, the proportion per 100K people decreased slightly from 0.39 to 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,706 | #23,432 | -3.2% |
| Count | 1,056 | 1,085 | 2.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.37 | -5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruda
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ruda also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 91.76% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which decreased to 86.18% by 2010. There was an increase in the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 1.33% in 2000 to 4.06% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic rose from 4.83% to 8.02%. The percentage identifying as Black started appearing in the 2010 Census with 0.92%. Those who identified with two or more races were present in the 2000 census at 1.70%, but this category was not recorded in 2010. American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.76% | 86.18% | -6.08% |
| Hispanic | 4.83% | 8.02% | 66.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.33% | 4.06% | 205.26% |
| Black | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |