Explore the Family Name Ruzek
The meaning of Ruzek
Czech (Růžek): from růžek ‘little horn’, also ‘croissant’, a diminutive of roh ‘horn, cornet’, applied as a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a cornet, or as a nickname for a baker or pastry chef.
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How common is the last name Ruzek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ruzek increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ruzek ranked 61,376th in terms of frequency, which improved to a rank of 60,636 by 2010, indicating an increase of 1.21%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also rose from 306 in 2000 to 332 in 2010, marking an 8.5% growth. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the surname Ruzek per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #60,636 | 1.21% |
| Count | 306 | 332 | 8.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruzek
The ethnic identity associated with the Ruzek surname saw some shifts from 2000 to 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, virtually all individuals identified as White, at 98.69%. By 2010, this figure had decreased to 92.77%, which is still a significant majority. In contrast, the categories of Two or More Races, Hispanic, and Black saw increases over this period. The Two or More Races category rose to account for 2.41% of those with the Ruzek surname, while Hispanic and Black identities each comprised around 2% of the total. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.69% | 92.77% | -6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.41% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |