Explore the Family Name Ruhe
The meaning of Ruhe
North German: 1. variant of Ruge 1. 2. (Rühe): nickname from Rüde ‘hound’ (see Rude 2). 3. habitational name from any of the places called Rühen, Rüden, Rhüden in northern Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Heinz, Lutz, Manferd.
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How common is the last name Ruhe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ruhe saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ruhe was ranked as the 27,085th most popular surname, with approximately 841 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had increased to the 26,853rd position, reflecting a growth of 7.61% or 64 additional people. The proportion per 100,000 population remained static at 0.31 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,085 | #26,853 | 0.86% |
| Count | 841 | 905 | 7.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruhe
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Ruhe surname identify as White, making up 93.26% of the total in 2010, down slightly from 94.41% in 2000. Hispanic and Black representation among the Ruhe's also saw increases over the decade, growing by 24.16% and 11.76% respectively. Notably, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native emerged in the 2010 data, while those reporting two or more races decreased by 14.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.41% | 93.26% | -1.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.21% | 24.16% |
| Black | 1.19% | 1.33% | 11.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.22% | -14.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |