Explore the Family Name Ruscher
The meaning of Ruscher
German (also Rüscher): topographic name for someone who lived near a reed bed (see Rusch 1). Compare Risher 1 and Rusher 3.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ruscher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Ruscher" decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,273 in terms of commonness, but by 2010, it had dropped to 76,275, a decrease of 8.54 percent. The number of individuals with the Ruscher surname also slightly decreased during this period, from 260 people in 2000 to 252 in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.08 percent. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people dropped by 10 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #76,275 | -8.54% |
| Count | 260 | 252 | -3.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruscher
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname "Ruscher" identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 93.85 percent in 2000 to 92.86 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased from 3.08 percent to 3.97 percent. There were no changes recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.85% | 92.86% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 3.08% | 3.97% | 28.9% |
| 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% |