Explore the Family Name Rustin
The meaning of Rustin
English: 1. habitational name from Ruston Parva (East Yorkshire), Ruston in Wykeham (North Yorkshire), Ruston (Norfolk), or Ruston in East Worlington (Devon). The East Yorkshire placename derives from the Old Norse personal name Róarr (genitive Róars), or perhaps the Old English personal name Hrōr (genitive Hrōres), + Old English tūn ‘farmstead, estate’. The North Yorkshire placename may derive from Old English hrōst ‘roof beam, rafter’, perhaps referring to a wood where rafters were collected, + tūn. The Norfolk placename derives from Old English hrīs ‘brushwood’ + tūn. The Devon placename appears to derive from an Old English personal name Hringstān (genitive Hringstānes) + Old English dūn ‘hill’. 2. variant of Rushton.
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How common is the last name Rustin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rustin has experienced a decline in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 13,040 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 16,191, a decrease of 24.16 percent. The count of individuals with the surname also decreased from 2,155 to 1,784, representing a 17.22 percent drop. Similarly, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.8 individuals named Rustin in 2000, but this proportion fell to 0.6 by 2010, marking a 25 percent decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,040 | #16,191 | -24.16% |
| Count | 2,155 | 1,784 | -17.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.8 | 0.6 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rustin
Looking at the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rustin has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. Most prevalent among these identities is White, which increased slightly from 68.40 percent to 69.34 percent. Those identifying as Black declined from 22.97 percent to 19.84 percent. Meanwhile, those who identified as Hispanic saw a significant increase, from 1.44 percent to 2.52 percent. Asian/Pacific Islander representation decreased by 16.57 percent, while those claiming two or more races rose by 44.62 percent. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a modest increase, growing from 3.53 percent to 4.09 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.4% | 69.34% | 1.37% |
| Black | 22.97% | 19.84% | -13.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.53% | 4.09% | 15.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 2.69% | 44.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.52% | 75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.81% | 1.51% | -16.57% |