Explore the Family Name Ruschak
The meaning of Ruschak
Americanized form of Hungarian Ruszcsák, Polish and Rusyn (from Poland) Ruszczak, Slovak Ruščák, and Rusyn or Ukrainian Rushchak: ethnic name for a Ruthenian or Rusyn (see Rusin). Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Miklos.
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How common is the last name Ruschak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ruschak has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,317th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 74,375th place; this represents a decrease of 10.48%. The actual number of individuals with this surname also dropped from 274 in 2000 to 260 in 2010, indicating a decline of approximately 5.11%. The proportion of people with the Ruschak surname per 100,000 population decreased by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #74,375 | -10.48% |
| Count | 274 | 260 | -5.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruschak
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of people with the Ruschak surname identify as White. In 2000, this group made up 98.54% of all Ruschaks, although this figure decreased slightly to 96.15% by 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Ruschak surname increased to 3.08% in 2010, while there was no change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Two or more races over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.54% | 96.15% | -2.43% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |