Explore the Family Name Ruether
The meaning of Ruether
German (Rüther): variant of Rüther (see Ruether) or of Reuter 1. Compare Ruther. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno.
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How common is the last name Ruether in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ruether saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,793rd in terms of commonness, while in 2010, it dropped slightly to 43,206th position, marking a decline by 3.38%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased slightly from 490 to 500 during this decade - an increase of 2.04%. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname also dipped by 5.56%, moving from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,793 | #43,206 | -3.38% |
| Count | 490 | 500 | 2.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruether
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that those carrying the Ruether surname predominantly identify as White, accounting for 97.76% in 2000 and 97.60% in 2010, a minor decrease of 0.16%. Interestingly, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase from 1.02% to 1.20%, a rise of 17.65%. There were no recorded instances of Ruethers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.76% | 97.6% | -0.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 1.2% | 17.65% |
| 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% |