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

Ruhs, 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 Ruhs surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ruhs in America

Ruhs is the 80419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ruhs surname appeared 236 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 Ruhs.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ruhs 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 Ruhs

The surname RUHS originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "ruhe," meaning "rest" or "peace," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a peaceful or tranquil area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RUHS can be found in the town of Köln (Cologne) in the 14th century. It appears in a document dated 1362, referring to a certain "Johannes Ruhs," a merchant who traded in textiles.

In the 16th century, the name RUHS was also found in the region of Bavaria, particularly in the city of Nuremberg. A notable figure from this period was Hans Ruhs (1505-1578), a skilled goldsmith and engraver whose intricate work adorned various churches and cathedrals.

As the name spread across Germany, variations in spelling emerged, such as Ruhs, Ruhse, and Ruehs. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and scribal conventions.

During the 17th century, the name RUHS appeared in several historical records in the region of Hesse. One prominent individual was Johann Ruhs (1630-1692), a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a magistrate in the city of Kassel.

In the 19th century, the name RUHS gained recognition through the work of Friedrich Ruhs (1781-1857), a German philosopher and educator who wrote extensively on the importance of moral education and character development.

Another notable figure with the surname RUHS was Wilhelm Ruhs (1892-1977), a German artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraiture. His works were widely exhibited in galleries across Europe during the early 20th century.

The RUHS surname has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval Germany, with its roots likely stemming from a word associated with peace and tranquility. Over the centuries, individuals bearing this name have made their mark in various fields, from commerce and craftsmanship to law, education, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ruhs

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

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

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