Explore the Family Name Rugh
The meaning of Rugh
1. English (Sussex): variant of Ruff. This surname is now rare in Britain. 2. Possibly an altered form of German Ruch.
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How common is the last name Rugh in the United States?
Based on information from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rugh saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked as the 22,910th most popular in the United States. By 2010, it had dropped to 24,855th, marking an 8.49% decrease. The total count of people with the Rugh surname also experienced a slight dip from 1,043 in 2000 to 1,001 in 2010, representing a -4.03% change. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 12.82%, going from 0.39 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,910 | #24,855 | -8.49% |
| Count | 1,043 | 1,001 | -4.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.34 | -12.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rugh
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rugh, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. In 2000, 93.67% of individuals with the Rugh surname identified as White, and this figure rose slightly to 95.50% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped from 1.92% to 1.40%. Additionally, there were decreases among those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.53% to 0.90%) and Black (from 2.01% to 1.30%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.67% | 95.5% | 1.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 1.4% | -27.08% |
| Black | 2.01% | 1.3% | -35.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 0.9% | -41.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |