Explore the Family Name Ruh
The meaning of Ruh
German: variant of Ruch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ruh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ruh has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it fell from 22,591 in 2000 to 24,064 in 2010 - a drop of 6.52%. Similarly, the count also decreased from 1,062 to 1,047, representing a 1.41% change. The proportion of those with the Ruh surname per 100,000 people also experienced a downward shift from 0.39 to 0.35, an overall decrease of 10.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,591 | #24,064 | -6.52% |
| Count | 1,062 | 1,047 | -1.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.35 | -10.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruh
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Ruh surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by 28.85%, while those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase of 104%. Conversely, the percentage identifying as White declined slightly by 2.56%. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase of 47.34%. There were no changes for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with both remaining at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 93.31% | -2.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 2.77% | 47.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 1.53% | 104% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.04% | 1.34% | 28.85% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |