Find out how popular the last name Rhude is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Rhude.

Rhude, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Rhude surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rhude in America

Rhude is the 57914th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rhude surname appeared 351 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Rhude.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rhude to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Rhude

The surname RHUDE is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest known records dating back to the late 15th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "rude," which meant "clearing" or "open area." This suggests that the name may have been used to describe someone who lived in a cleared or open area of land.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Hans Rhude, a farmer who lived in the village of Wittenberg in the late 1400s. Records from this time period often show variations in the spelling, such as "Rude" or "Ruede." It is believed that the name was initially used as a descriptive term before becoming a hereditary surname.

In the 16th century, the name appears in several historical documents, including the Nuremberg Chronicle, a famous illustrated world history book published in 1493. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its initial geographic origins and was becoming more widespread across German-speaking regions.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the RHUDE name can be found in various church records and legal documents across central and northern Germany. Notable bearers of the name from this period include Johann Rhude (1612-1678), a prominent merchant in the city of Hamburg, and Katharina Rhude (1734-1802), a renowned herbalist and midwife from the town of Marburg.

As the 19th century dawned, the RHUDE name continued to spread across Europe, with some bearers emigrating to other parts of the world. One such individual was Wilhelm Rhude (1825-1901), a German-born entrepreneur who established a successful brewing company in the United States.

Another notable figure was Heinrich Rhude (1872-1945), a German-born artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his work in the Art Nouveau style. His sculptures and architectural embellishments can still be found in various buildings across Europe.

Throughout its history, the RHUDE surname has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, merchants, artisans, and professionals. While not a widespread name, it has left its mark across several centuries and regions, tracing its roots back to the German countryside of the late medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rhude

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Rhude.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Rhude was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Rhude has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Rhude was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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