Explore the Family Name Ruz
The meaning of Ruz
Spanish: variant of Ruiz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ruz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ruz has experienced an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It moved up from rank 49,965 in 2000 to rank 43,885 in 2010, showing a positive change of 12.17%. The number of people with the Ruz surname also increased during this period, growing from 394 in 2000 to 491 in 2010, marking a significant increase of 24.62%. The proportion of people with the Ruz surname per 100,000 increased by 13.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #43,885 | 12.17% |
| Count | 394 | 491 | 24.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.17 | 13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruz
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Ruz surname identify as Hispanic, with this group increasing slightly from 77.92% in 2000 to 80.86% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 21.58%, moving from 11.68% to 9.16% over the same period. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also saw a decrease, dropping from 9.90% in 2000 to 8.55% in 2010, a decline of 13.64%. There were no changes noted for those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native or those reporting two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77.92% | 80.86% | 3.77% |
| White | 11.68% | 9.16% | -21.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.9% | 8.55% | -13.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |