Explore the Family Name Rudden
The meaning of Rudden
Irish (Cavan and Monaghan): from Ó Rodáin or Ó Roideáin, see Redding.
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How common is the last name Rudden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rudden saw a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 39,678th and dropped to rank 46,487th in 2010, marking a 17.16% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 12.09%, going from 521 in 2000 to 458 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion per 100k people fell by 15.79% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #46,487 | -17.16% |
| Count | 521 | 458 | -12.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rudden
In terms of ethnicity, Rudden's profile shows changes between the years 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Throughout both years, there were zero reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Rudden surname. However, the proportion of white individuals with this surname decreased slightly, moving from 96.93% in 2000 to 94.76% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw an increase of 51.74%, climbing from 2.3% in 2000 to 3.49% in 2010. Additionally, there was a new representation in 2010 of those identifying as two or more races at 1.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 94.76% | -2.24% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 3.49% | 51.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |