Explore the Family Name Rugen
The meaning of Rugen
German (also Rügen): patronymic from Ruge 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Gerhardt.
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How common is the last name Rugen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rugen has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 62,961 in terms of prevalence and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to rank 63,873, indicating a change of -1.45 percent. However, despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the Rugen surname increased from 297 to 312 during the same period, showing a growth of 5.05 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #63,873 | -1.45% |
| Count | 297 | 312 | 5.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rugen
The ethnic identity associated with the Rugen surname is predominantly White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.64 percent of those with the Rugen surname identified as White, and in 2010, that number decreased slightly to 96.15 percent. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic over this period, rising from 1.68 percent in 2000 to 2.88 percent in 2010. No individuals with the Rugen surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 96.15% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 2.88% | 71.43% |
| 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% |