Explore the Family Name Rusten
The meaning of Rusten
1. English (Yorkshire): variant of Rustin. This surname is now rare in Britain. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads in eastern Norway named from rust ‘slope with trees, hill’, ‘ridge’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Arnfinn.
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How common is the last name Rusten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rusten saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 86,341st most popular surname and by 2010, it had dropped to the 91,625th spot, marking a decrease of 6.12%. However, the count of people with this surname remained stable at 201 over the decade, maintaining a proportion of 0.07 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #91,625 | -6.12% |
| Count | 201 | 201 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rusten
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rusten, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, although there was a slight decline of 2.16% between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased slightly from 5.97% to 6.47% during the same period. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.04% | 90.05% | -2.16% |
| Black | 5.97% | 6.47% | 8.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |