Explore the Family Name Ruhlman
The meaning of Ruhlman
1. Americanized form of German Ruhlmann: from a pet form of Rudolph + man ‘man’. 2. Americanized form of German Rühlmann (see Ruehlman).
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How common is the last name Ruhlman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on surname popularity, the Ruhlman surname was ranked 28,912th in 2000 and slipped slightly to 29,261st in 2010, marking a minor decrease of 1.21%. In terms of count, there were 774 individuals with this surname in 2000 which saw a slight increase to 809 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 4.52%. However, in proportion per 100k, the number stood at 0.29 in 2000 and fell slightly to 0.27 in 2010, indicating a drop of 6.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,912 | #29,261 | -1.21% |
| Count | 774 | 809 | 4.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruhlman
The same Decennial U.S. Census data provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Ruhlman surname. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 98.45% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 97.16% in 2010, reflecting a marginal decrease of 1.31%. Very few identified as Hispanic, making up 1.03% in 2000 and decreasing to 0.99% in 2010, marking a drop of 3.88%. Interestingly, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. There was, however, a new emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, but this figure was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.45% | 97.16% | -1.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 0.99% | -3.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |