Explore the Family Name Ruddle
The meaning of Ruddle
English: variant of Ruddell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ruddle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ruddle has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,522nd in terms of popularity and had a total count of 599 occurrences. By 2010, however, its rank dropped to 40,610, and the total count reduced to 538. This represents a decrease of 14.32% in rank and 10.18% in occurrence. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 18.18%, going from 0.22 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,522 | #40,610 | -14.32% |
| Count | 599 | 538 | -10.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruddle
In terms of ethnicity, the data from Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ruddle between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.49% to 93.31%. The percentage of those identifying as Black saw a small increase, moving from 1.00% to 1.12%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander experienced a decrease from 1.67% to 1.12%. Notably, there were new appearances of people with two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, at 1.49% and 1.30% respectively. The Hispanic representation remained stable at 1.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.49% | 93.31% | -1.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.67% | 1.12% | -32.93% |
| Black | 1% | 1.12% | 12% |