Explore the Family Name Rudzki
The meaning of Rudzki
Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Ruda or Rudka, named with Polish ruda ‘iron ore’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Grazyna, Jerzy, Malgorzata, Marta.
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How common is the last name Rudzki in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rudzki has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rudzki ranked 92,217th most common surname, with approximately 185 people holding this name. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 98,553rd and the count of individuals with this name dipped slightly to 184. The proportion of people with the Rudzki surname per 100,000 decreased by 14.29 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,217 | #98,553 | -6.87% |
| Count | 185 | 184 | -0.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rudzki
Concerning ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Rudzki surname identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, 99.46 percent of Rudzkis identified as White. No significant change was recorded in this category over the decade. Additionally, no Rudzkis identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, none identified as belonging to two or more races. These figures remained constant over the years studied.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.46% | 99.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |