Explore the Family Name Rudner
The meaning of Rudner
German: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rudner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Rudner" saw a significant decline from 2000 to 2010. Occupying the rank of 57,544 in 2000, it fell to 70,403 by 2010, marking a drop of 22.35%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also decreased during this period, falling from 331 to 278, which represents a 16.01% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 population reduced by 25%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #70,403 | -22.35% |
| Count | 331 | 278 | -16.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rudner
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Rudner" also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those with this surname identified as White, although the percentage declined slightly from 95.77% in 2000 to 90.29% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within this surname group increased significantly during the same period, rising from 1.51% to 5.04%, showing a growth of 233.77%. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity was introduced into this surname category in 2010 with 2.16%. No changes were reported for those identifying as Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 90.29% | -5.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 5.04% | 233.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |