Explore the Family Name Ruszczyk
The meaning of Ruszczyk
Polish: ethnic name for a Ruthenian or Rusyn (see Rusin). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jozef, Jerzy, Jolanta, Mieczyslaw, Ryszard, Wieslaw, Zdzislaw.
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How common is the last name Ruszczyk in the United States?
The surname Ruszczyk, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Despite an increase in the actual count of individuals with this surname (from 383 in 2000 to 398 in 2010), it dropped in rank from 51,119 to 52,169. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline of 7.14%, falling from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #52,169 | -2.05% |
| Count | 383 | 398 | 3.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruszczyk
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the Ruszczyk surname, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this category from 98.43% in 2000 to 96.98% in 2010. Interestingly, there was an introduction of Hispanic representation within this surname group during this decade, increasing to 2.76% in 2010 from no recorded percentage in 2000. Categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero or suppressed for privacy purposes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.43% | 96.98% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.76% | 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% |