Explore the Family Name Rulo
The meaning of Rulo
Altered form of French Rouleau.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rulo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rulo has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,987th in terms of frequency, while in 2010 it moved up to the rank of 40,313th, showing a growth of 1.64%. The number of people bearing the surname also saw an increase from 502 in 2000 to 543 in 2010, marking a change of 8.17%. However, the proportion per 100,000 population decreased by 5.26%, from 0.19 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #40,313 | 1.64% |
| Count | 502 | 543 | 8.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rulo
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rulo is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity, amounting to 95.02% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.84% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more ethnicities decreased by 53.92% during the same period, going from 3.19% to 1.47%. The percentage of individuals with the surname Rulo who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a rise of 19.42%, from 1.39% to 1.66%. Meanwhile, there were no Asian/Pacific Islander or Black individuals recorded with this surname in either year. A new development in 2010 was the appearance of Hispanic individuals carrying the surname Rulo, accounting for 1.66% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.02% | 94.84% | -0.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.39% | 1.66% | 19.42% |
| Two or More Races | 3.19% | 1.47% | -53.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |