Explore the Family Name Ruse
The meaning of Ruse
1. English: variant of Rouse. Compare Rowse. 2. German: variant of Reusse (see Reuss 1). 3. Probably also an Americanized form of Czech Rus ‘Russian’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ruse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Ruse' has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 21,958 in 2000 to 27,918 in 2010, representing a decrease of 27.14%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname decreased from 1101 in 2000 to 859 in 2010, indicating a 21.98% drop. Correspondingly, the proportion per 100k also fell by 29.27%, moving from 0.41 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,958 | #27,918 | -27.14% |
| Count | 1,101 | 859 | -21.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.29 | -29.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruse
When considering the ethnicity of those bearing the 'Ruse' surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows slight shifts over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In both years, the majority identified as White, with a small decrease from 92.64% to 91.73%. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase from 3.45% to 3.61%. Those reporting their ethnic identity as Black also slightly decreased from 2.45% to 2.33%. Notably, the percentage of individuals reporting two or more races doubled from 0.64% to 1.28%. There were no individuals that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.64% | 91.73% | -0.98% |
| Hispanic | 3.45% | 3.61% | 4.64% |
| Black | 2.45% | 2.33% | -4.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.64% | 1.28% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |