Explore the Family Name Ruttenberg
The meaning of Ruttenberg
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rothenberg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ruttenberg in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ruttenberg experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 38,706th most common last name, but by 2010, it fell to 42,640th. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 537 in 2000 to 508 in 2010—a drop of around 5.4%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Ruttenberg per 100k decreased by about 15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,706 | #42,640 | -10.16% |
| Count | 537 | 508 | -5.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruttenberg
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ruttenberg, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, remained predominantly white between 2000 and 2010. In fact, the percentage increased slightly from 95.9% to 97.05%. However, the representation of Ruttenberg among those identifying as two or more races dropped by approximately 17.86%, going from 1.68% to 1.38%. Meanwhile, there was neither representation in the Asian/Pacific Islander category nor the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups. Additionally, the Hispanic representation disappeared entirely by 2010, after accounting for 1.68% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 97.05% | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.38% | -17.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |