Explore the Family Name Ruston
The meaning of Ruston
English: variant of Rustin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ruston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ruston saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ruston ranked 29,598 in popularity with a count of 751 individuals carrying the surname, equating to a proportion of 0.28 per 100k people. By 2010, however, the rank had slipped to 32,935 with only 696 individuals bearing the name, indicating a proportion of 0.24 per 100k. This change denoted an 11.27% decrease in rank and a 7.32% decrease in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,598 | #32,935 | -11.27% |
| Count | 751 | 696 | -7.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.24 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruston
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Ruston from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White slightly decreased by 1.31%, making up 86.21% of individuals with the surname in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races groups experienced noticeable decreases of 35.34% and 29.41%, respectively. On the other hand, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic group, which rose by 76.45%. Those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw minor increases and decreases, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.35% | 86.21% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.93% | 5.17% | 76.45% |
| Black | 3.6% | 3.88% | 7.78% |
| Two or More Races | 3.06% | 2.16% | -29.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.73% | 1.72% | -0.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.33% | 0.86% | -35.34% |