Explore the Family Name Rutecki
The meaning of Rutecki
Polish: habitational name for someone from Rutka or Rutki, placenames derived from ruta ‘rue’.
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How common is the last name Rutecki in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rutecki has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, Rutecki was ranked as the 64,750th most common surname, but by 2010 it fell to 71,678th place, demonstrating a 10.7% drop in rank. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 287 in 2000 to 272 in 2010, marking a 5.23% decline. The proportion per 100,000 people has dropped by 18.18%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #71,678 | -10.7% |
| Count | 287 | 272 | -5.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rutecki
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Rutecki identify as White, though there has been a slight decrease in this group. In 2000, 95.47% of those with the Rutecki surname identified as White, falling to 93.75% in 2010, indicating a 1.80% decrease. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, 3.68% of the Ruteckis identified as such. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories between these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.47% | 93.75% | -1.8% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.68% | 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% |