Explore the Family Name Rudloff
The meaning of Rudloff
German: metathesized form of Rudolf. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Elke, Gerhard, Kurt, Winfried.
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How common is the last name Rudloff in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rudloff grew slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 22,983rd most popular surname and by 2010, it had moved to the 23,555th position. Despite this slight drop in rank, the number of people bearing the Rudloff surname increased by 3.75%, from 1,039 to 1,078 individuals. However, when considering the total population, the proportion of individuals with the Rudloff surname per 100k decreased by 5.13% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,983 | #23,555 | -2.49% |
| Count | 1,039 | 1,078 | 3.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.37 | -5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rudloff
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those carrying the Rudloff surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority identifying as white dropped slightly, from 97.21% to 94.43%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.15% to 3.06%. The percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased moderately, from 0.67% to 0.74%. The biggest change was seen in those reporting two or more races, which rose from 0.77% to 1.76%. The data showed no individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 94.43% | -2.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 3.06% | 166.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 1.76% | 128.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 0.74% | 10.45% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |