Explore the Family Name Ruebel
The meaning of Ruebel
German (Rübel): see Rubel. Some characteristic forenames: German Viktor.
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How common is the last name Ruebel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ruebel experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ruebel ranked 57,544th in terms of prevalence, dropping to 61,745th by 2010—a 7.3% decrease. The count of people with this surname also slightly decreased from 331 in 2000 to 325 in 2010, a reduction of 1.81%. This indicates that for every 100,000 individuals surveyed, the proportion bearing the Ruebel surname fell from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, a decrease of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #61,745 | -7.3% |
| Count | 331 | 325 | -1.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruebel
The ethnicity associated with the surname Ruebel saw some changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, around 95.77% of those with the surname identified as White, a figure which fell to 94.15% by 2010, marking a 1.69% decrease. The year 2010 saw individuals with the Ruebel surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic for the first time, representing 1.54% and 1.85% of the total respectively. There was also an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, making up 2.15% of the Ruebel population. However, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 94.15% | -1.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |