Explore the Family Name Ruesch
The meaning of Ruesch
1. German and Swiss German (Rüsch): variant of Rusch 1 and a habitational name from a place called Rüsch in Schleswig-Holstein. 2. German (Rüsch): from a short form of any of various personal names formed with the Old High German element hrōd ‘fame, renown’. Compare Rusch 2. 3. North German (Rüsch): nickname for a quick or unkempt, unrefined person, from Low German rüsch ‘quick’; also ‘shaggy, bristly’. Compare Rusch 3. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Aloys, Hartwig, Jurgen, Kurt, Merwin.
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How common is the last name Ruesch in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ruesch saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 21,039th most popular surname, but fell to 23,943rd by 2010, a drop of 13.8%. The census count also decreased during this period, with the number of people bearing this surname dropping from 1,164 in 2000 to 1,054 in 2010, representing a decline of 9.45%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 16.28%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,039 | #23,943 | -13.8% |
| Count | 1,164 | 1,054 | -9.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.36 | -16.28% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruesch
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows changes among those bearing the surname Ruesch between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 0.77% to 0.47%, a decrease of 38.96%. However, the percentage identifying as two or more races increased from 0% to 1.90%. Those identifying as White remained the majority, although their percentage decreased slightly from 97.68% to 95.45%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a considerable increase, rising from 0.95% to 2.09%, marking a 120% increase. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.68% | 95.45% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 2.09% | 120% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.77% | 0.47% | -38.96% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |