Explore the Family Name Ruwe
The meaning of Ruwe
Dutch (De Ruwe): nickname from Middle Dutch ruwe ‘rough, coarse, crude’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ruwe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Ruwe' has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ruwe was ranked 41,262nd in terms of surname popularity within the United States and by 2010 it had slipped to a rank of 47,356, indicating a decrease of roughly 14.77%. The count of individuals with the surname 'Ruwe' also dipped by approximately 10.04% from 498 in 2000 to 448 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people fell by about 16.67%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,262 | #47,356 | -14.77% |
| Count | 498 | 448 | -10.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruwe
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Ruwe', data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 97.59% in 2000 to 94.42% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in 2000. However, by 2010, 1.12% of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and another 1.12% as American Indian and Alaskan Native. Additionally, 2.01% identified as Black in 2010, emphasizing a diversification in the ethnic identities linked to the surname 'Ruwe'.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 94.42% | -3.25% |
| Black | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |