Explore the Family Name Rutan
The meaning of Rutan
1. French (Lorraine): variant of Ruttan. The surname Rutan is no longer found in France. 2. In some cases also Polish: variant of Ruta. This surname is no longer found in Poland. History: This surname (see 1 above) is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors (along with the variant Ruttan) and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America.
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How common is the last name Rutan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rutan saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rutan was ranked 12,168th and by 2010 it fell to the 12,931st spot, a change of -6.27%. However, this didn't affect the quantity of people with this surname, as the count showed a modest increase from 2,347 in 2000 to 2,376 in 2010, representing a 1.24% growth. The proportion of individuals with the surname Rutan per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.87 in 2000 to 0.81 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,168 | #12,931 | -6.27% |
| Count | 2,347 | 2,376 | 1.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.87 | 0.81 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rutan
Ethnically speaking, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some notable changes between 2000 and 2010 for the Rutan surname. Those identifying as White made up the majority, although their percentage decreased slightly from 95.10% in 2000 to 93.43% in 2010. The Hispanic and Black populations saw significant growth, increasing by 100.00% and 144.19%, respectively. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander population shrunk by 30.43%, and the number of people reporting two or more races declined by 17.42%. Lastly, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained steady at 0.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.1% | 93.43% | -1.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 3.24% | 100% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.09% | -17.42% |
| Black | 0.43% | 1.05% | 144.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.15% | 0.8% | -30.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.38% | 0.38% | 0% |