Explore the Family Name Ruthman
The meaning of Ruthman
Americanized form of German Ruthmann: habitational name for someone from Ruthe in Lower Saxony or Rutha in Thuringia. Compare Rutman.
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How common is the last name Ruthman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ruthman saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 133114th most popular name, but by 2010 it dropped to 158432nd place, marking a 19.02% decrease. The number of individuals with the Ruthman surname also declined during this period, with 117 recorded instances in 2000 slipping to 102 in 2010 - a decrease of 12.82%. As a result, the proportion of people named Ruthman per 100,000 population declined by 25% between these two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #133,114 | #158,432 | -19.02% |
| Count | 117 | 102 | -12.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.03 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruthman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Ruthman surname identify as White. This group's representation increased slightly from 91.45% in 2000 to 92.16% in 2010. In 2000, the data shows a small percentage (4.27%) of Ruthmans identifying as Black, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of Ruthmans who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races remained consistently at zero throughout this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.45% | 92.16% | 0.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 4.27% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |