Explore the Family Name Ruess
The meaning of Ruess
German: 1. from a short form of Ruosso, a derivative of Rudolf. 2. variant of Russ. Some characteristic forenames: German Manfred, Otto, Armin, Gerd.
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How common is the last name Ruess in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ruess saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 51,119 in terms of popularity but fell to 57,234 by 2010, indicating a change of -11.96%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 383 to 356, marking a decrease of -7.05%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people dropped by -14.29%, showing a decline in the overall usage of this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #57,234 | -11.96% |
| Count | 383 | 356 | -7.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruess
In regards to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those carrying the Ruess surname identify as White, with a slight decrease from 95.82% in 2000 to 94.94% in 2010. Similarly, there was a minor reduction in those identifying as Hispanic, with rates falling from 3.92% to 3.65%. There were no reported changes in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories remaining at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.82% | 94.94% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 3.92% | 3.65% | -6.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |