Explore the Family Name Rutar
The meaning of Rutar
1. Slovenian: topographic name derived from rut ‘cleared woodland in the mountains’, or a habitational name for someone from any of various places called Rut or Rute. Compare Ruter. 2. Czech: from the ancient Germanic personal name Rothari, composed of the elements hrōd ‘renown, victory’ + heri, hari ‘army’.
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How common is the last name Rutar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rutar has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 126,400th most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 125 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 111,426, driven by an increase of 26.4% in the number of individuals with this surname to reach a total of 158. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #126,400 | #111,426 | 11.85% |
| Count | 125 | 158 | 26.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rutar
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Rutar surname identify as White. In 2000, this percentage stood at 96.00%, experiencing a slight decline of 0.45% to reach 95.57% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, there were no individuals who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 95.57% | -0.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |