Explore the Family Name Ruffell
The meaning of Ruffell
English (Essex): nickname from Middle English ruffel ‘commotion, riotous disturbance, struggle, dispute, confusion’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ruffell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ruffell has noticeably increased in recent years. In 2000, it ranked 74,957th in commonality among all surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had risen to 68,122nd, a significant increase of 9.12%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also saw a substantial growth from 240 in 2000 to 289 in 2010, marking a rise of 20.42%. Correspondingly, the proportion of the American population with this surname per 100,000 people grew by 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #68,122 | 9.12% |
| Count | 240 | 289 | 20.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruffell
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ruffell is predominantly White, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95% of those carrying this surname were identified as White, although there was a slight decrease to 93.43% in 2010. The census also showed some changes in the ethnic distribution in the latter year, with Hispanic and Black ethnicities appearing at 2.77% and 2.42% respectively. There were no recorded instances of this surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either of the two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 93.43% | -1.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.77% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |