Explore the Family Name Ruthrauff
The meaning of Ruthrauff
German: variant of Ruthruff.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ruthrauff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ruthrauff has experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ruthrauff ranked 81,700 among all surnames, but by 2010, it dropped to 93,921, marking a decline of nearly 15%. The total count of individuals with the Ruthrauff surname also fell from 215 to 195 during the same period, a drop of about 9.3%. Consequently, the proportion of Ruthrauffs per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5%, from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,700 | #93,921 | -14.96% |
| Count | 215 | 195 | -9.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruthrauff
As for the ethnicity of people with the surname Ruthrauff, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. In 2000, approximately 95.8% identified as White, and while this figure slightly dipped to 94.87% in 2010, it still composed the vast majority. The percentage of those claiming two or more ethnic identities dropped from 3.26% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Interestingly, there was the emergence of a Hispanic presence within the Ruthrauff community in 2010, accounting for 2.56% of Ruthrauffs, where there had previously been none recorded in 2000. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.81% | 94.87% | -0.98% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |