Explore the Family Name Rusyn
The meaning of Rusyn
Ukrainian and Rusyn: ethnic or habitational name from rusyn ‘Ruthenian, Rusyn’ (see Rusin 1).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rusyn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rusyn has seen an uptick from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 150,436 and had a count of 100 (or 0.04 per 100,000). By 2010, the rank improved to 135,593 with a count of 124, marking a growth rate of 24% over this time period. The proportion per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.04, suggesting that while the total number of individuals with the surname increased, its prevalence relative to other surnames stayed the same.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,436 | #135,593 | 9.87% |
| Count | 100 | 124 | 24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rusyn
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that people with the surname Rusyn primarily identify as White, though there's been a slight decrease in this percentage from 96% in 2000 to 91.94% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying with two or more races increased to 4.84% in 2010, up from no reported instances in 2000. There were no instances of Rusyns identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 91.94% | -4.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |