Explore the Family Name Rueth
The meaning of Rueth
German (Rüth): northwestern topographic name from a field name (see Reuter 1).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rueth in the United States?
According to Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rueth demonstrated a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rueth ranked 44,574th in popularity and fell to 50,659th by 2010, representing a decrease of 13.65%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 454 in 2000 to 412 in 2010, marking a decrease of 9.25%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Rueth per 100,000 dropped by 17.65%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,574 | #50,659 | -13.65% |
| Count | 454 | 412 | -9.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rueth
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Rueth identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 97.58% to 97.82%. However, there was a new ethnic representation in 2010 as some individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, accounting for 1.21% of the Rueth population. There were no changes recorded in other ethnic identities such as Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.58% | 97.82% | 0.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |