Explore the Family Name Rufenacht
The meaning of Rufenacht
Swiss German: habitational name from Rüfenacht in the Swiss canton of Bern or from Rüfenach in Aargau.
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How common is the last name Rufenacht in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rufenacht has shifted slightly over a decade. In 2000, the surname's rank was 52,935 and it saw a slight decrease to 52,970 in 2010, marking a change of -0.07. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.54% from 367 in 2000 to 391 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped marginally from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, indicating a reduced frequency of the surname in the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #52,970 | -0.07% |
| Count | 367 | 391 | 6.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rufenacht
Regarding ethnicity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a predominantly White ethnic identity associated with the surname Rufenacht. In 2000, 98.37% of the bearers of the surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 96.68% in 2010. An interesting shift can be observed for the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic categories, which both recorded 0% in 2000 but increased to 1.28% each in 2010. The census recorded no change for the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories over the decade. The category of "Two or more races" showed a decline from 1.36% in 2000 to no representation in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.37% | 96.68% | -1.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |