Explore the Family Name Rutenberg
The meaning of Rutenberg
1. German: habitational name from a place near Neustrelitz (Mecklenburg-West Pomerania) named Rutenberg or from any of the five places called Rautenberg (formerly Rutenberg). 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rothenberg. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Yechezkel, Boruch, Yakov.
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How common is the last name Rutenberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rutenberg saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rutenberg was ranked 68,360th in terms of its prevalence, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 66,553rd position, marking a growth of 2.64 percent. The count of people bearing this surname also grew by 10.41 percent, rising from 269 in 2000 to 297 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of the population with this surname remained steady at 0.1 per 100k.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #66,553 | 2.64% |
| Count | 269 | 297 | 10.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rutenberg
In the realm of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Rutenberg surname identify as White. As of 2000, 95.54 percent of Rutenbergs were White, a figure which slightly decreased to 94.95 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Rutenbergs identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase over this decade, growing by 81.18 percent from 1.86 percent in 2000 to 3.37 percent in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all showed no change, indicating that no Rutenbergs identified within these ethnic identities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.54% | 94.95% | -0.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 3.37% | 81.18% |
| 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% |