Explore the Family Name Rushin
The meaning of Rushin
1. English: variant of Rushton. See also Rushing and 2 below. 2. Variant of Rushing, a surname of German or perhaps English origin. 3. Americanized form of Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Rušin or Rušín (see Rusin).
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How common is the last name Rushin in the United States?
The surname Rushin has experienced a minor decrease in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Rushin held the rank of 17,835 in terms of prevalence among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 18,347, representing a negative change of 2.87%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual number of people with the Rushin surname increased from 1,447 in 2000 to 1,510 in 2010, which equates to a positive change of 4.35%. However, when viewed as a proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the Rushin surname dipped by 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,835 | #18,347 | -2.87% |
| Count | 1,447 | 1,510 | 4.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.51 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rushin
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rushin, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While there were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, the percentage of Rushins identifying as White decreased from 59.09% to 55.70% over the decade. Conversely, the percentage of Rushins identifying as Black rose from 36.28% to 38.68%. The portion of Rushins identifying as Hispanic also saw a notable increase, jumping from 1.31% to 1.92%, which represents a substantial 46.56% change. The group reporting two or more races stayed relatively constant, moving from 2.49% to 2.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.09% | 55.7% | -5.74% |
| Black | 36.28% | 38.68% | 6.62% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 2.52% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.92% | 46.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |