Explore the Family Name Rusch
The meaning of Rusch
1. German (also Rüsch): topographic name from Middle High German, Middle Low German rusch ‘rush, reeds’, or a habitational name from a place called with this word in Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bavaria. Compare Ruesch 1. 2. German (also Rüsch): from a short form of any of various personal names formed with the Old High German element hrōd ‘fame, renown’. Compare Ruesch 2. 3. North German: nickname for a quick or unkempt, unrefined person, from Middle Low German rusch ‘quick, rash, hasty; unkempt’. Compare Ruesch 3. 4. Germanized form of Sorbian Roš: see Rosch 2. Compare Rush 5. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Erwin, Helmuth, Kurt, Alfons, Claus, Ewald, Frieda, Fritz, Gerhardt, Hans, Heinz.
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How common is the last name Rusch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rusch has seen a slight decrease and increase in various aspects from 2000 to 2010. In terms of ranking, the surname dropped from 6692 to 7113, marking a -6.29% change. However, the count of individuals with the Rusch surname rose slightly from 4655 to 4703, indicating a growth of 1.03%. The proportion of this surname per 100k people fell by -8.09%, changing from 1.73 to 1.59.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,692 | #7,113 | -6.29% |
| Count | 4,655 | 4,703 | 1.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.73 | 1.59 | -8.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rusch
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the largest proportion of people with the Rusch surname identify as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 96.50% in 2000 to 95.11% in 2010. The Hispanic community saw the most significant growth from 1.03% to 1.89%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased from 0.37% to 0.62%, while those reporting two or more races rose from 1.03% to 1.28%. Those identifying as Black also saw a minor increase from 0.60% to 0.68%. Conversely, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname decreased marginally from 0.47% to 0.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 95.11% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 1.89% | 83.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.28% | 24.27% |
| Black | 0.6% | 0.68% | 13.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.37% | 0.62% | 67.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.47% | 0.43% | -8.51% |
Rusch ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Rusch is French & German, which comprises 35.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (29.1%) and Eastern European (13.4%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Korean, and Greek & Balkan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 35.5% |
| British & Irish | 29.1% |
| Eastern European | 13.4% |
| Other | 21.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Rusch
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Rusch have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Germany.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 61.70% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 61.70% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 61.70% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 61.70% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 60.70% |
What Rusch haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Rusch is R-P312, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P312 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include I-M170 and R-L365, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Gregor, Thiele, Koss, Neumann, Max, Urban, Symons, Baptiste, Schramm, Schauer.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Rusch surname are: H1, H, V. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Rusch have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Rusch" Surname 27.5%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Rusch" Surname 22.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Rusch" Surname 33.3%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Rusch" Surname 21.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Rusch?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Rusch are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition