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

Rüedsüeli, 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 Rüedsüeli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rüedsüeli in America

Rüedsüeli is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rüedsüeli surname appeared 146 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 Rüedsüeli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rüedsüeli 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 Rüedsüeli

The surname RUEDISUELI has its origins traced back to Switzerland, where it first emerged in the 14th century. It is a combination of two words from the Swiss German dialect – "Ruedi," a diminutive form of the name Rudolf, and "sueli," meaning a small house or dwelling.

This name is believed to have originated in the canton of Bern, where many families bearing this surname resided during the medieval period. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in official records and documents from the region, dating back to the late 1300s.

One of the earliest known bearers of the RUEDISUELI name was Hans Ruedisueli, a farmer who lived in the village of Muri, near Bern, in the early 15th century. His name appears in local tax records from 1412, indicating his status as a landowner in the area.

Another prominent figure associated with this surname was Margret Ruedisueli, a respected midwife and healer who practiced in the town of Thun during the late 16th century. Her skills were widely renowned, and she was often sought out by families throughout the region for her assistance during childbirth.

In the 17th century, the RUEDISUELI surname gained recognition when Ulrich Ruedisueli, a skilled clockmaker, established a successful workshop in Bern. His intricate timepieces were highly prized and sought after by the wealthy citizens of the city.

During the 18th century, the RUEDISUELI family expanded their presence beyond the canton of Bern, with some members moving to other parts of Switzerland. One notable individual was Johann Ruedisueli, a respected teacher and scholar who taught at the prestigious University of Basel from 1745 to 1773.

The 19th century saw the RUEDISUELI name spread further afield, with some members of the family emigrating to other parts of Europe and even to the United States. One such individual was Wilhelm Ruedisueli, a talented artist who gained recognition for his landscape paintings in Germany during the latter part of the century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rüedsüeli

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

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 Rüedsüeli 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 Rüedsüeli 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 Rüedsüeli was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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