Explore the Family Name Rugel
The meaning of Rugel
1. South German (also Rügel): from a pet form of Rugo, a shortened form of Rüdiger (see Rudiger). 2. Hispanic (Ecuador and Peru): altered form of Spanish Rogel. 3. Americanized form of Slovenian Rugelj: variant of Rogelj (see Rogel), from a dialect spelling of rogelj ‘horn, point’, figuratively ‘tall young man’. The surname in the form Rugel is found in Slovenia, too, where it is rare.
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How common is the last name Rugel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rugel has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Rugel was ranked 61,544 in popularity with a count of 305 individuals having this surname. By 2010, the rank had improved to 56,836 and the count increased to 359 people, indicating a growth rate of 17.7%. The proportion of people with the Rugel surname per 100,000 also saw a slight rise from 0.11 to 0.12, marking a change of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #56,836 | 7.65% |
| Count | 305 | 359 | 17.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rugel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Rugel surname was majorly associated with White and Hispanic ethnicities in 2010. Although the percentage of Whites with the Rugel surname decreased by approximately 10.45% from 48.52% in 2000 to 43.45% in 2010, Hispanics bearing the same surname saw an increase by 12.49% from 47.54% in 2000 to 53.48% in 2010. The percentage of Blacks with this surname significantly dropped by 53.74%, from 3.61% in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010. As for the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities, there was no recorded change in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47.54% | 53.48% | 12.49% |
| White | 48.52% | 43.45% | -10.45% |
| Black | 3.61% | 1.67% | -53.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |