Explore the Family Name Ruttan
The meaning of Ruttan
1. French (Lorraine): possibly an altered form of German Rutten. The surname Ruttan is no longer found in France. Compare Rutan. 2. In some cases also an altered form of Dutch Rutten. History: This surname (see 1 above) is listed along with the variant Rutan in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors.
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How common is the last name Ruttan in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ruttan has seen a decrease over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 47389 and dropped to a rank of 54055 in 2010, representing a decline of 14.07 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname Ruttan also decreased from 421 in 2000 to 382 in 2010, marking a 9.26 percent drop. The proportion per 100k population bearing this surname declined by 18.75 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #54,055 | -14.07% |
| Count | 421 | 382 | -9.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruttan
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that majority individuals with the surname Ruttan were of White ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 95.49 percent to 93.46 percent. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation also saw a slight fall, going from 1.43 percent in 2000 to 1.31 percent in 2010. A new addition in 2010 was the inclusion of those who identify as being of two or more races and those of Hispanic ethnicity, accounting for 1.31 percent and 3.14 percent respectively. There was no recorded change for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.49% | 93.46% | -2.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.43% | 1.31% | -8.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |