Explore the Family Name Ruud
The meaning of Ruud
Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads called Ru(u)d, in eastern Norway particularly, from Old Norse ruth ‘clearing’. Compare Rud, Rood, and Roode. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Knut, Nels, Nils, Alf, Egil, Lars, Ludvig, Ottar.
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How common is the last name Ruud in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ruud has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,702 in popularity and by 2010, it had fallen to 18,858, representing a change of -6.53%. The actual count of people with the surname also decreased marginally from 1,460 in 2000 to 1,450 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 9.26% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,702 | #18,858 | -6.53% |
| Count | 1,460 | 1,450 | -0.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.49 | -9.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruud
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ruud, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that a majority are identified as White, though there has been a slight decrease of 1.02% from 96.99% in 2000 to 96% in 2010. Meanwhile, there has been an increase in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with growth rates of 119.51% and 88.71% respectively. The percentage of people identifying with two or more races stayed relatively steady at about 1.5%. It's interesting to note that in 2010, some individuals began identifying as Black, whereas this category was not reported in 2000. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 96% | -1.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 1.52% | 0.66% |
| Hispanic | 0.62% | 1.17% | 88.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.9% | 119.51% |
| Black | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |