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

Rueger, 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 Rueger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rueger in America

Rueger is the 36900th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rueger surname appeared 605 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 Rueger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rueger 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 Rueger

The surname Rueger has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, and is derived from the Middle High German word "rueger," which means "accuser" or "prosecutor."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Rueger can be found in various medieval documents and records from Bavaria and surrounding areas. One notable example is a reference to a Hans Rueger in a land registry from the town of Augsburg, dated around 1382.

Over the centuries, the name Rueger has undergone several spelling variations, including Ruger, Rüger, and Rüeger. These variations can often be attributed to regional dialects and the evolution of language over time.

In the 16th century, the name Rueger gained some prominence through its association with the Rueger family of merchants and bankers in the city of Nuremberg. Johann Rueger (1527-1592) was a prominent member of this family and played a significant role in the economic affairs of the city during his lifetime.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Rueger was Johann Rueger von Hersbruck (1505-1567), a German humanist and scholar who served as a professor at the University of Ingolstadt. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Rueger name continued to spread throughout various regions of Germany, with some individuals bearing the name settling in other parts of Europe and eventually making their way to the Americas.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname Rueger was Friedrich August Rueger (1808-1897), a German-born American architect and engineer. He is best known for his work in designing several notable buildings and structures in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Another individual of note is Hermann Rueger (1832-1899), a German-born American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Rueger Brewing Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the latter half of the 19th century.

Throughout its history, the surname Rueger has been associated with a diverse range of professions and occupations, including law, academia, business, and the arts, reflecting the varied backgrounds and experiences of those who have borne this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rueger

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

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

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