Explore the Family Name Rusling
The meaning of Rusling
English (Lincolnshire): patronymic from the Middle English personal name Rocelin (Old French Roscelin, Rocelin, ancient Germanic Ruozelin), a double diminutive of Rozo (see Ross).
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How common is the last name Rusling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rusling experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked as the 113,519th most popular surname in 2000, it fell to 150,452nd place in 2010, representing a 32.53% drop. The total count of people with this surname also decreased by 23.78%, from 143 individuals in 2000 to 109 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the U.S. population bearing the surname Rusling per 100,000 people shrank by 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #113,519 | #150,452 | -32.53% |
| Count | 143 | 109 | -23.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rusling
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Rusling identify as White. However, the proportion of White individuals with this surname decreased by 8.35% between 2000 and 2010, from 95.10% to 87.16%. In contrast, there was an increase in the Hispanic representation among the Ruslings, rising from 3.50% in 2000 to 5.50% in 2010, marking a 57.14% increase. No significant changes were observed for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.1% | 87.16% | -8.35% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 5.5% | 57.14% |
| 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% |