Explore the Family Name Ruland
The meaning of Ruland
1. German (also Rüland): variant of Ruhland. 2. Altered form of French Rolland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ruland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ruland has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it fell from 19,470 in 2000 to 21,509 in 2010, indicating a drop of approximately 10.47%. The number of individuals carrying the surname also dropped from 1,284 to 1,214, a decrease of around 5.45%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people with the surname Ruland decreased by 14.58%, from 0.48 to 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,470 | #21,509 | -10.47% |
| Count | 1,284 | 1,214 | -5.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.41 | -14.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruland
The ethnicity associated with the surname Ruland saw some changes during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, although this proportion slightly decreased from 96.34% in 2000 to 94.89% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities saw a small increase from 1.32% to 1.40%. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 1.64% to 3.13%. There was no reported change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 94.89% | -1.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 3.13% | 90.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.4% | 6.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |