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

Rustrian, 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 Rustrian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rustrian in America

Rustrian is the 84463rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rustrian surname appeared 222 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 Rustrian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rustrian 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 Rustrian

The surname RUSTRIAN has its origins in the historical region of Saxony, which is now part of modern-day Germany. The earliest recorded examples of this name date back to the 12th century, during the Middle Ages.

The name is believed to have derived from the Old German word "rust," which referred to a specific type of rust-colored soil found in certain areas of Saxony. It is likely that the RUSTRIAN surname was initially used to identify individuals who lived or worked in areas where this distinct soil was prevalent.

One of the earliest known references to the RUSTRIAN name can be found in a medieval land registry from the year 1187, which documented a family with the surname residing in the village of Rustringen, near the town of Goslar in Lower Saxony. This village name is thought to be the direct source of the RUSTRIAN surname.

During the 13th century, a notable figure named Heinrich RUSTRIAN was mentioned in several church records from the city of Leipzig. He was a respected member of the local clergy and is believed to have been born around 1220.

In the 15th century, a merchant named Johannes RUSTRIAN gained prominence in the city of Nuremberg. He was involved in the lucrative trade of textiles and spices, and historical accounts mention him as a wealthy and influential figure in the city's commercial circles.

The RUSTRIAN surname also appears in various historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries, including records of land ownership and military service. One such individual was Hans RUSTRIAN, a soldier who fought in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) and was recognized for his bravery on the battlefield.

Another notable figure was Katharina RUSTRIAN, a renowned herbalist and healer who lived in the town of Freiburg during the late 17th century. Her expertise in traditional medicine was highly sought after, and she is mentioned in several local chronicles from that time period.

Throughout the centuries, the RUSTRIAN name has undergone various spelling variations, such as Rustringer, Rustringer, and Rustryn, reflecting the regional dialects and the evolution of language over time. However, the core meaning and geographical origin of the surname have remained consistent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rustrian

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

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

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