Explore the Family Name Ruhnke
The meaning of Ruhnke
German: 1. from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with run- ‘rune, secret’. 2. possibly a habitational name from Runau (Ruhnow), Rumbke in former parts of Brandenburg and Pomerania (now Poland), or from Runow in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt, Hertha, Irmgard, Lothar.
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How common is the last name Ruhnke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ruhnke has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ruhnke was ranked 31,014 in popularity, while in 2010 it slipped to the 31,629 spot, which is a 1.98% decline in ranking. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the Ruhnke surname increased from 708 in 2000 to 731 in 2010, marking a growth of 3.25%. The proportion per 100k also showed a small dip of 3.85%, moving from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,014 | #31,629 | -1.98% |
| Count | 708 | 731 | 3.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruhnke
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ruhnke, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes over the decade. The majority of those with the Ruhnke surname identify as White, although there's been a small decrease from 97.60% in 2000 to 94.80% in 2010. Notably, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 0.85% in 2000 to 2.60% in 2010, showing a change of 205.88%. The census of both years reported no identified Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations with this surname. However, a small percentage (1.64%) reported having two or more races in 2010; this category was not represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 94.8% | -2.87% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 2.6% | 205.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Black | 0.71% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |