Explore the Family Name Rueckert
The meaning of Rueckert
German (Rückert): variant of Rucker 1–3 or from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements rīc ‘power(ful)’ + hard ‘hard, bold’. Compare Ruckert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rueckert in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rueckert saw an increase between 2000 and 2010. It climbed in rank from 28326 in 2000 to 26189 in 2010, a growth of 7.54%. The count of people with this surname also rose by 17.63%, from 794 in 2000 to 934 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Rueckert per 100k population increased as well, up 10.34% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,326 | #26,189 | 7.54% |
| Count | 794 | 934 | 17.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.32 | 10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rueckert
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Rueckert has also shown changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Those identifying as White decreased slightly, from 93.45% in 2000 to 90.90% in 2010. There were increases in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category (from 1.01% to 2.14%), those identifying as Hispanic (from 2.77% to 3.21%), and those reporting two or more races (from 2.27% to 2.57%). In 2010, there were also individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, categories where previously there had been no representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.45% | 90.9% | -2.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 3.21% | 15.88% |
| Two or More Races | 2.27% | 2.57% | 13.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.01% | 2.14% | 111.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |