Explore the Family Name Rudesill
The meaning of Rudesill
Americanized form of Swiss German Rüdisühli or Rüedisüli (see Rudisill).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rudesill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rudesill has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,812th most common surname but climbed to 63,068th in 2010, marking an improvement of 1.17%. The number of individuals carrying the Rudesill surname also grew from 292 to 317 during this period, reflecting an 8.56% increase. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population remained unchanged at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #63,068 | 1.17% |
| Count | 292 | 317 | 8.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rudesill
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts within the Rudesill surname bearers over the decade. In 2000, approximately 89.73% identified as White, increasing slightly to 90.54% in 2010. There was a recorded presence of American Indian and Alaskan Native identity, which decreased from 6.51% to 4.42%. The number of those identifying as Hispanic dropped by 21.25%, from 2.40% to 1.89%. Interestingly, the category of Two or more races appeared in 2010 with 1.58%, while there were no reported instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicities in either year. Data for certain categories was suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.73% | 90.54% | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.51% | 4.42% | -32.1% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 1.89% | -21.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |