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

Ruster, 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 Ruster surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ruster in America

Ruster is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ruster surname appeared 197 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 Ruster.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ruster 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 Ruster

The surname Ruster is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. The earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in various regions of modern-day Germany, particularly in the southern regions near the Alps.

The name Ruster is believed to have derived from the German word "Rust," which means "rest" or "repose." It is thought to have originally referred to individuals who lived in areas suitable for resting, such as secluded valleys or peaceful settlements. Alternatively, some scholars suggest that the name may have originated from a place name, potentially referring to a specific location or region where the earliest bearers resided.

In the 13th century, records from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber mention a family named Ruster, indicating their presence in that region during that time period. Additionally, historical documents from the 14th century in the city of Augsburg also reference individuals bearing the Ruster surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ruster can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 11th century. This codex includes references to individuals with the surname Ruster, suggesting their presence in the area during that era.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Ruster. Hans Ruster (1492-1558) was a German mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. Johannes Ruster (1562-1628) was a renowned German jurist and legal scholar who served as a professor at the University of Heidelberg.

Another notable figure was Anna Ruster (1646-1701), a German artist recognized for her intricate still-life paintings and portraits. In the 19th century, Wilhelm Ruster (1819-1892) was a prominent German industrialist who founded a successful manufacturing company that produced machinery and equipment.

The name Ruster has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations throughout Germany. For instance, the village of Rusterholz in the state of Baden-Württemberg is believed to have derived its name from the surname Ruster, indicating the presence of families bearing this name in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ruster

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

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

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