Explore the Family Name Ruszala
The meaning of Ruszala
Polish (Ruszała): nickname for someone who was constantlytouching things or moving them from one place to another, from aderivative of the verb ruszać ‘to touch or remove’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Alicja, Andrzej, Danuta, Fryderyk, Wiktor, Zigmond.
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How common is the last name Ruszala in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ruszala has seen slight fluctuations in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ruszala was ranked 65,668th most popular surname and by 2010 it had dropped to 67,943rd in the ranking list, reflecting a decrease of 3.46%. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 282 to 290 during the same period, marking a growth of 2.84%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #67,943 | -3.46% |
| Count | 282 | 290 | 2.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruszala
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ruszala. From 2000 to 2010, there was a slight decrease in the proportion of individuals identified as White, from 97.52% to 97.24%, indicating a minor change of -0.29%. The census data for 2010 also recorded the presence of individuals identifying as Hispanic, accounting for 1.72% of the total. No changes were reported in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 97.24% | -0.29% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |