Explore the Family Name Rustan
The meaning of Rustan
1. English: variant of Rustin. This surname is now rare in Britain. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Rustan, Rustand in eastern Norway, a variant of Rustad. Some characteristic forenames: Welsh Lewellyn.
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How common is the last name Rustan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rustan has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 71,610th most popular surname with a count of 254 people bearing it. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 83,541st, representing a decrease of approximately 16.66%. The number of individuals named Rustan also declined by roughly 11.42%, from 254 to 225, over the same decade. Consequently, the proportion of Rustans per 100,000 population decreased by about 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #83,541 | -16.66% |
| Count | 254 | 225 | -11.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rustan
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Rustan surname, the data drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the vast majority (92.52%) of those with the Rustan surname identified as White, followed by Hispanic (5.12%), and then a smaller percentage who identified with two or more races (1.97%). By 2010, while the majority still identified as White, this figure had fallen slightly to 88.89%. The proportion identifying as Hispanic rose marginally to 5.33%. Interestingly, a new group appeared in 2010 - Asian/Pacific Islander, making up 3.11% of Rustans, whereas there were none recorded in this category in 2000. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.52% | 88.89% | -3.92% |
| Hispanic | 5.12% | 5.33% | 4.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.11% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |