Explore the Family Name Ruxton
The meaning of Ruxton
English (Angus and Aberdeenshire): habitational name from Roxton Farm in Immingham (Lincolnshire), from the Old English personal name Hrōc (genitive Hrōces) + Old English tūn ‘farmstead, estate’.
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How common is the last name Ruxton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ruxton has somewhat declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ruxton was ranked 76,465 in terms of popularity among surnames. However, by 2010, it had dropped slightly to a rank of 79,338, representing a change of -3.76%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Ruxton increased during this period from 234 to 240, an increase of 2.56%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased from 0.09 to 0.08, indicating a decrease in popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,465 | #79,338 | -3.76% |
| Count | 234 | 240 | 2.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruxton
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Ruxton identify as White. In 2000, 99.15% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly reduced to 97.92% in 2010, marking a change of -1.24%. There were no recorded changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this decade. This suggests a relatively stable ethnic distribution for the surname Ruxton.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.15% | 97.92% | -1.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |