Explore the Family Name Rudie
The meaning of Rudie
Americanized form of Norwegian and German Rudi. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Iver.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rudie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rudie showed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Although the rank of the surname fell slightly from 40,622 to 40,800 during this decade, the actual count of individuals with this last name increased by about 5.52 percent from 507 to 535. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 5.26 percent, indicating that while the absolute number of people named Rudie grew, it didn't keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,622 | #40,800 | -0.44% |
| Count | 507 | 535 | 5.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rudie
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the distribution among people with the surname Rudie between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the vast majority (96.06 percent) identified as White, but by 2010, this had fallen to 93.27 percent. Meanwhile, the percentages identifying with two or more races saw significant growth, increasing by 78.65 percent. There were also new entries into the Hispanic and Black categories by 2010, where none was recorded in 2000. However, there were no changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 93.27% | -2.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 3.18% | 78.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |