Explore the Family Name Rudis
The meaning of Rudis
Lithuanian: possibly a variant of Rudys, nickname for a man with brown or red hair, from the adjective rudas ‘brown’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rudis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Rudis" saw a minor decline in its rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 43,708 to 44,957. This represents a change of -2.86%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly during the same period, from 465 in 2000 to 477 in 2010, marking a 2.58% increase. The proportion per 100k people also experienced a drop by 5.88%, reflecting a decrease in the relative usage of this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #44,957 | -2.86% |
| Count | 465 | 477 | 2.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rudis
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people carrying the "Rudis" surname identify as White, with 96.13% reported in 2000 and 95.18% in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 0.99%. There was no reportage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. However, there was a notable increase in the percentage of people with this surname who identified as Hispanic, rising from 1.08% in 2000 to 3.35% in 2010, which represents an impressive change of 210.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.13% | 95.18% | -0.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 3.35% | 210.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |