Explore the Family Name Rufty
The meaning of Rufty
Probably a derivative of German Ruft, a shortened form of the personal name Hrotfrid, formed with Old High German hrōd ‘fame, renown’.
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How common is the last name Rufty in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Rufty' has seen a decline in recent years. In 2000, it ranked as the 65,492nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 73,464th position, indicating a decrease of 12.17%. Moreover, the count of individuals with the Rufty surname also dropped from 283 in 2000 to 264 in 2010, marking a decrease of 6.71%. The proportion per 100k people also went down from 0.1 to 0.09 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #73,464 | -12.17% |
| Count | 283 | 264 | -6.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rufty
The census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the Rufty surname. As per the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of individuals bearing this surname identified as white, though the percentage slightly decreased from 97.88% in 2000 to 96.21% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a slight emergence of Hispanic identity among those with the Rufty name - growing from 0% in 2000 to 2.27% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.88% | 96.21% | -1.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.27% | 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% |