Explore the Family Name Rudek
The meaning of Rudek
Polish: nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion, from a derivative of rudy ‘red’ (see Rudy). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Cecylia, Dariusz, Irena.
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How common is the last name Rudek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rudek saw a minor shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 71,372, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to rank 74,608, marking a change of -4.53%. Despite this drop in rank, the total count of people with the Rudek surname actually increased from 255 in 2000 to 259 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 1.57%. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #74,608 | -4.53% |
| Count | 255 | 259 | 1.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rudek
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the Rudek surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates an almost exclusively White demographic. In 2000, about 97.25% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.37% in 2010. Over the same period, there was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising to 3.09% in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all showed no representation among individuals with the Rudek surname in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 95.37% | -1.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.09% | 0% |
| 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% |