Explore the Family Name Ruetz
The meaning of Ruetz
German (also Austria; also Rütz): see Rutz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ruetz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ruetz has seen a slight shift in its popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 44,497th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 46,138th spot, marking a decrease of approximately 3.69%. Despite this dip in rank, the actual count of people with the Ruetz surname increased from 455 to 462 within the same period, representing a growth of 1.54%. Meanwhile, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,497 | #46,138 | -3.69% |
| Count | 455 | 462 | 1.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruetz
When it comes to ethnic identity, the surname Ruetz predominantly identifies as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 97.80% of individuals with this surname classified themselves as White, whereas by 2010, the percentage dropped to 95.02%, indicating a change of -2.84%. Meanwhile, there was a noticeable emergence of Hispanic identification tied to the surname Ruetz in 2010, which was not present in 2000. There were no changes in the proportions of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.8% | 95.02% | -2.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.11% | 0% |
| 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% |