Explore the Family Name Rudick
The meaning of Rudick
1. Americanized form of Ukrainian, Rusyn, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Rudyk or Rudik, Rusyn (from Slovakia) and Slovak Rudík: derivative of the Slavic nickname Rudy (Slovak Rudý), with the noun suffix -ik (Slovak -ík). 2. English (northern): variant of Ruddick. This surname is now rare in Britain. 3. Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Rudić (see Rudich). 4. Americanized form of German Rudich.
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How common is the last name Rudick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rudick decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rudick was ranked 32,417th most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 37,125th spot, a decrease of 14.52 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also declined during this time period from 669 to 601, representing a drop of 10.16 percent. The proportion of the population with the Rudick surname per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.25 to 0.2, marking a 20.0 percent decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,417 | #37,125 | -14.52% |
| Count | 669 | 601 | -10.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.2 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rudick
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting shifts in the ethnicity associated with the Rudick surname. While the majority of those with the surname identified as White (93.51 percent in 2010, down slightly from 94.92 percent in 2000), there were increases in other ethnic identities. Specifically, the percentage of Rudicks identifying as Hispanic rose by 77.33 percent from 2000 to 2010, although the overall proportion remained low at 1.33 percent. Similarly, those identifying as two or more races increased from 1.05 percent to 1.33 percent. There was also a modest increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native from 2.24 percent to 2.83 percent. However, no Rudicks identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.92% | 93.51% | -1.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.24% | 2.83% | 26.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.33% | 26.67% |
| Hispanic | 0.75% | 1.33% | 77.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |