Explore the Family Name Ruedy
The meaning of Ruedy
Swiss German (Rüedy): variant of Rüedi (see Rude 1).
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How common is the last name Ruedy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ruedy has seen a slight decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, Ruedy was ranked 56,979th most common surname and by 2010 had fallen to 62,359th. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 335 in 2000 to 321 in 2010, representing a decline of 4.18%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Ruedy per 100,000 fell by 8.33% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #62,359 | -9.44% |
| Count | 335 | 321 | -4.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruedy
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ruedy, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 94.03% identified as White, and this proportion increased slightly to 94.39% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or as belonging to two or more races were present in 2000 (both at 1.49%), but not recorded in 2010. The percentage of people with the surname Ruedy who identify as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.09% in 2000 to 2.49% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.03% | 94.39% | 0.38% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 2.49% | 19.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.49% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |