Explore the Family Name Rudi
The meaning of Rudi
1. Swiss German and South German: from a short form, Ruodo, of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with hrōd ‘fame, renown’ (see Rudolf). 2. East German (of Slavic origin): nickname from Polish or Upper Sorbian rudy ‘red, reddish-brown’. 3. Norwegian: habitational name from any of over fifteen farmsteads so named especially in Gudbrandsdal, from Old Norse ruth ‘clearing’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Iver, Nils.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rudi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rudi saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Rudi ranked 58,849 in popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 56,710, a change of 3.63%. The count of this surname also increased during this period, growing from 322 in 2000 to 360 by 2010, representing an 11.8% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12, indicating that while the number of people with this surname increased, it did not become significantly more common relative to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #56,710 | 3.63% |
| Count | 322 | 360 | 11.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rudi
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Rudi underwent some changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority identified as White (87.58%), a percentage that rose slightly to 90.00% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic decreased from 7.45% to 6.67%. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races dropped significantly from 3.42% in 2000 to 1.39% in 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Rudi who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.58% | 90% | 2.76% |
| Hispanic | 7.45% | 6.67% | -10.47% |
| Two or More Races | 3.42% | 1.39% | -59.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |