Explore the Family Name Rudge
The meaning of Rudge
English: variant of Rugg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rudge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rudge has decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rudge was ranked 35,053 in popularity and fell to 40,800 by 2010, a decrease of 16.4%. The exact number of people with this surname also declined from 609 to 535 during this time period, representing a drop of 12.15%. The proportion of individuals named Rudge per 100,000 people also saw a 21.74% reduction, falling from 0.23 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,053 | #40,800 | -16.4% |
| Count | 609 | 535 | -12.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.18 | -21.74% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rudge
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Rudge surname. In 2000, 94.91% of those with the Rudge name identified as White, increasing slightly to 96.45% by 2010. There was a small percentage (1.97%) that identified as Black in 2000, which dropped to 1.5% by 2010. Notably, percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races were present in 2000 but suppressed in the 2010 data for privacy reasons. The surname had no representation within the Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.91% | 96.45% | 1.62% |
| Black | 1.97% | 1.5% | -23.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.15% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |