Explore the Family Name Rutka
The meaning of Rutka
1. Polish: topographic name or nickname from a diminutive of ruta ‘rue’ (see Ruta). 2. Czech: from a pet form of the female personal name Rut (see Ruth). 3. Czech: habitational name from a place called Vroutek in north Bohemia. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Boleslaw, Mieczyslaw, Tadeusz.
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How common is the last name Rutka in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rutka has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 61,855th most popular surname in the United States with a count of 303; by 2010, its rank had dropped to 67,519 with a count of 292. This represents a decrease in proportion per 100k people of -9.09%, reflecting a change in popularity of -9.16% over that decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #67,519 | -9.16% |
| Count | 303 | 292 | -3.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rutka
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, individuals with the Rutka surname are predominantly of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 97.03% of those with this surname identified as White, falling slightly to 95.55% in 2010. The data suggests no change over this period for the other measured ethnic identities (Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native), all maintaining a percentage of zero throughout.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.03% | 95.55% | -1.53% |
| 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% |