Explore the Family Name Ruplinger
The meaning of Ruplinger
Probably an altered form of German Rüblinger: habitational name for someone from Rüblingen in Baden-Württemberg. The surname Rüblinger is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Ruplinger in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ruplinger has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 57,985 to 58,876 which represents a change of -1.54%. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname increased by 4.88% over the same period, from 328 people in 2000 to 344 in 2010. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.12 during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #58,876 | -1.54% |
| Count | 328 | 344 | 4.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruplinger
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a small shift for the surname Ruplinger between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this surname were identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 97.56% in 2000 to 95.93% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races grew from nonexistent in 2000 to 2.62% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native did not have any representation or saw no change during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.56% | 95.93% | -1.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |