Explore the Family Name Ruhland
The meaning of Ruhland
German: from the personal name Ruhland, a common medieval form of Roland. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erwin, Alfons, Reinhard.
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How common is the last name Ruhland in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ruhland observed a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Ruhland name ranked 17,014th most popular in the United States, a ranking which fell to 17,639th in 2010, representing a decrease of 3.67 percent. During this period, the count of the individuals bearing the surname rose slightly from 1,539 to 1,593, an increase of 3.51 percent. However, when considering proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of the surname decreased by 5.26 percent, going from 0.57 in 2000 to 0.54 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,014 | #17,639 | -3.67% |
| Count | 1,539 | 1,593 | 3.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.54 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruhland
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals some interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ruhland. The majority of those identified as Ruhland were classified as White, comprising 96.88 percent in 2000 and 96.55 percent in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 0.34 percent. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant increase, growing from 0.39 percent in 2000 to 0.75 percent in 2010, a change of 92.31 percent. There was also a notable rise in those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, both groups registering no percentage in 2000 but appearing as 0.50 percent and 0.31 percent respectively in the 2010 data. Those claiming two or more ethnicities saw a slight decrease, while Hispanic identifiers saw a drop of 16.78 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 96.55% | -0.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 1.19% | -16.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.75% | 92.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 0.69% | -2.82% |
| Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.31% | 0% |