Explore the Family Name Rusinek
The meaning of Rusinek
Polish and Rusyn (from Poland): derivative of the ethnonym Rusin ‘Ruthenian, Rusyn’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rusinek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rusinek has seen a slight decrease in its rank from 74,398 in 2000 to 77,264 in 2010, indicating a change rate of -3.85%. However, despite the drop in rank, the count of people with this surname increased marginally by 2.48%, from 242 in 2000 to 248 in 2010. As a result, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #77,264 | -3.85% |
| Count | 242 | 248 | 2.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rusinek
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Rusinek surname identify as White, with an increase from 92.56% in 2000 to 95.56% in 2010. There was a notable growth in those identifying as Hispanic, increasing by 16.91% over the same period. The category of "Two or more races" saw a decrease, moving from 2.48% in 2000 to none in 2010. No individuals with the Rusinek surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.56% | 95.56% | 3.24% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 2.42% | 16.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.48% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |