Explore the Family Name Ruecker
The meaning of Ruecker
German (Rücker): see Rucker. Some characteristic forenames: German Christoph, Gunter, Kurt, Willi.
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How common is the last name Ruecker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Ruecker" has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ruecker stood as the 67,522nd most popular surname with a count of 273 instances per 100k people. However, by 2010, it slipped to the 71,886th rank with a reduced occurrence of 271 per 100k people, indicating a change of -6.46 in ranking and a -0.73 decrease in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #71,886 | -6.46% |
| Count | 273 | 271 | -0.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruecker
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Ruecker," according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, primarily ties to White ethnicity, although there was a minor decrease over the decade. In 2000, 93.77% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly dropped to 90.41% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase from 1.83% in 2000 to 5.90% in 2010. There was also a decrease in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic from 2.93% in 2000 to 2.21% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Ruecker were recorded as identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.77% | 90.41% | -3.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 5.9% | 222.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.93% | 2.21% | -24.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |