Explore the Family Name Rudo
The meaning of Rudo
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Rudy 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rudo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rudo's popularity in the United States underwent a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 111,119th most popular name in the country, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 140,157th spot, marking a decrease of 26.13%. In terms of numerical count, there were 147 individuals with this last name in 2000 which reduced to 119 by 2010, indicating a dip of 19.05%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010, showing a 20% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #111,119 | #140,157 | -26.13% |
| Count | 147 | 119 | -19.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rudo
In relation to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that among those with the Rudo surname, the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase from 85.71% to 87.39%. There was also a rise in those identifying as Hispanic and Black within this time frame, with the former experiencing a significant leap of 41.18% (from 4.76% to 6.72%) and the latter seeing a slight increase of 5.88% (from 4.76% to 5.04%). Notably, nobody with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during the decade under consideration. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races also remained at zero throughout this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.71% | 87.39% | 1.96% |
| Hispanic | 4.76% | 6.72% | 41.18% |
| Black | 4.76% | 5.04% | 5.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |