Explore the Family Name Rusnak
The meaning of Rusnak
Ukrainian, Rusyn, and Polish; Slovak (Rusnák and Rusňák): ethnic name for a Ruthenian or Rusyn (see Rusin).
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How common is the last name Rusnak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rusnak saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rusnak ranked as the 10,501st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 11,368th position, representing an 8.26% drop in rank. The count of individuals bearing this surname also dipped slightly from 2,806 to 2,775, a decrease of 1.1%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also fell from 1.04 to 0.94, marking a decrease of 9.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,501 | #11,368 | -8.26% |
| Count | 2,806 | 2,775 | -1.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.04 | 0.94 | -9.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rusnak
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there were some shifts within the Rusnak population from 2000 to 2010. While a significant majority of individuals with the surname identified as White (98.15% in 2000 and 96.4% in 2010), there were notable increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (rising from 0.29% to 0.54%) and those reporting two or more races (increasing from 0.57% to 1.48%). There was also a modest increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 0.75% in 2000 to 1.23% in 2010. No changes were observed in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, as both remained at 0% across the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.15% | 96.4% | -1.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0.57% | 1.48% | 159.65% |
| Hispanic | 0.75% | 1.23% | 64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0.54% | 86.21% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |