Explore the Family Name Ruegsegger
The meaning of Ruegsegger
Swiss German (Rüegsegger): compound name from the personal name Rüeg (see Ruegg) + Middle High German ecke, egge ‘corner, point’, hence a habitational name for someone living at a place known as ‘Rüeg’s corner’. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Fritz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Ruegsegger in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Ruegsegger has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Ruegsegger was ranked 37,835 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had moved up to rank 36,286 — an increase of approximately 4.09%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased within this time period, growing from 552 in 2000 to 617 in 2010, which is a change of about 11.78%. The proportion per 100k population also rose slightly from 0.2 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,835 | #36,286 | 4.09% |
| Count | 552 | 617 | 11.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.21 | 5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruegsegger
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ruegsegger, the majority identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. However, there were noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, about 95.29% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this dropped to 93.35% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled from 1.09% to 2.11%, and individuals claiming two or more races saw an increase of 131.87%. There was also a slight emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander identity within this surname group in 2010 that did not exist in 2000. Conversely, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives decreased by 26.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.29% | 93.35% | -2.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 2.11% | 131.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 2.11% | 93.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.99% | 1.46% | -26.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |