Explore the Family Name Rutz
The meaning of Rutz
1. Swiss German (also Rütz): from a short form of any of various personal names beginning with the Old High German element hrōd ‘renown’, for example Rudolf. 2. North German (also Rütz): occupational name for a cobbler, Middle Low German rūtze, ruce. Compare Ruetz. 3. Swiss German: habitational name from a place so named in Switzerland. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Alois, Erwin, Otto, Reinhard, Armin, Christoph, Lorenz.
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How common is the last name Rutz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rutz has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank was 9,450 while in 2010 it fell to 9,854, showing a 4.28% decline. However, the total count of people with the surname Rutz increased from 3,157 in 2000 to 3,282 in 2010, which is an increase of 3.96%. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease of 5.13%, moving from 1.17 in 2000 to 1.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,450 | #9,854 | -4.28% |
| Count | 3,157 | 3,282 | 3.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.17 | 1.11 | -5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rutz
In terms of ethnicity, the most significant change observed from the Decennial U.S. Census data is the increase in the Hispanic population bearing the Rutz surname, which rose from 23.66% in 2000 to 28.18% in 2010, a change of 19.10%. The White population declined by 6.59%, moving from 74.15% in 2000 to 69.26% in 2010. Notably, the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black populations with the Rutz surname were not recorded in 2000 but appeared in 2010 with 0.64% and 0.49% respectively. Those identifying as two or more races increased slightly by 7.62%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased significantly by 44.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.15% | 69.26% | -6.59% |
| Hispanic | 23.66% | 28.18% | 19.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.13% | 7.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.54% | 0.3% | -44.44% |