Explore the Family Name Rudat
The meaning of Rudat
East German: nickname derived from Lithuanian rùdas ‘(reddish) brown’, probably referring to someone’s hair. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Erwin, Hans, Horst.
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How common is the last name Rudat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rudat saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this name dropped by 4.52% from 69,428 in 2000 to 72,568 in 2010. However, the count or number of individuals carrying the Rudat surname slightly increased by 1.52%, from 264 people in 2000 to 268 in 2010. This indicates that while the surname may have become less popular in comparison to other surnames, the number of people bearing it has actually grown. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 10.0% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #72,568 | -4.52% |
| Count | 264 | 268 | 1.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rudat
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting trends for those with the Rudat surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no reported instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. For those identifying as white, there was a slight decrease of 1.49% from 96.59% in 2000 to 95.15% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals with the Rudat surname identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase of 48.02%, moving from 2.27% in 2000 to 3.36% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 95.15% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 3.36% | 48.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |