Explore the Family Name Rudzinski
The meaning of Rudzinski
Polish (Rudziński): habitational name for someone fromany of various places called Rudna or Rudno. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Maciej, Casimir, Franciszek, Grzegorz, Hieronim, Jacek, Mariola, Stanislaw, Witold. German Florian, Fritz, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Rudzinski in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rudzinski has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 23,986 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to rank 25,793, representing a 7.53% decline. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly, from 982 in 2000 to 955 in 2010, reflecting a modest 2.75% drop. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 11.11%, from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,986 | #25,793 | -7.53% |
| Count | 982 | 955 | -2.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.32 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rudzinski
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the Rudzinski surname reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of those with this surname, although the percentage decreased slightly from 97.66% in 2000 to 96.13% in 2010. During the same period, there was a noticeable increase (59.78%) in the number of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, rising from 0.92% to 1.47%. Furthermore, 2010 marked the first appearance of those identifying as Hispanic among the Rudzinski surname holders, accounting for 1.47%. Conversely, the percentage of those with the surname identifying as Black dropped to zero in 2010 from 0.61% in 2000. There were no individuals with the Rudzinski surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.66% | 96.13% | -1.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.47% | 59.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.61% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |