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

Rusli, 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 Rusli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rusli in America

Rusli is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rusli surname appeared 184 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 Rusli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rusli 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 Rusli

The surname RUSLI has its origins in Malaysia and Indonesia, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Arabic word "Rusli," which means "messenger" or "envoy." The name is believed to have been introduced to the region during the spread of Islam in Southeast Asia.

In Malaysia, the name RUSLI is predominantly found among the Malay community, particularly in the states of Kelantan, Terengganu, and Pahang. Historical records show that the name was used by members of the Malay aristocracy and religious scholars during the Sultanate era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RUSLI can be found in a manuscript titled "Hikayat Seri Rama," which dates back to the 16th century. The manuscript mentions a character named "Rusli," who was a prominent figure in the Malay literary tradition.

In Indonesia, the name RUSLI is most commonly associated with the ethnic Minangkabau people of West Sumatra. The name gained prominence in the 19th century when several notable figures bore it, including Rusli Amral (1873-1951), a prominent writer and journalist who was a pioneer of modern Indonesian literature.

Another famous bearer of the name RUSLI was Rusli Abdul Gani (1910-1988), an Indonesian politician and diplomat who served as the Governor of West Sumatra and later as the Ambassador to the United Nations.

Other notable individuals with the surname RUSLI include:

1. Rusli Zainal (1920-2000), a Malaysian politician and former Member of Parliament.
2. Rusli Khir (born 1952), a Malaysian businessman and former Chairman of the Kelantan Football Association.
3. Rusli Ismail (born 1961), a Malaysian actor and director known for his work in the film industry.
4. Rusli Abdul Rahman (born 1964), a Malaysian football coach and former player.
5. Rusli Nordin (born 1970), a Malaysian politician and former Deputy Minister of Education.

While the surname RUSLI is predominantly found in Malaysia and Indonesia, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rusli

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

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

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