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

Ruszala, 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 Ruszala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ruszala in America

Ruszala is the 67943rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ruszala surname appeared 290 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 Ruszala.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ruszala 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 Ruszala

The surname Ruszala has its origins in Poland, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "ruszać," which means "to move" or "to stir." The name likely referred to an occupation or a personal characteristic related to movement or restlessness.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ruszala can be found in the historical records of the town of Krakow, where a certain Michał Ruszala is mentioned as a resident in the year 1578. This indicates that the name was already established in the region by the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various Polish parish records and court documents. For instance, a Jan Ruszala was listed as a landowner in the village of Ożarów near Warsaw in 1642. This suggests that some Ruszala families had achieved a certain level of prominence and social standing during this time.

The name Ruszala has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Wojciech Ruszala, a Polish military officer who fought in the Polish-Soviet War of 1919-1921. He was born in 1892 and later served as a member of the Polish underground resistance during World War II.

Another prominent figure was Andrzej Ruszala, a Polish writer and journalist who lived from 1904 to 1982. He was known for his contributions to the literary magazine "Kultura" and his works on Polish literature and culture.

In the 19th century, the name Ruszala was sometimes spelled differently, such as "Ruszalla" or "Ruszal." This variation can be found in some historical records from that period, although the more common spelling remained "Ruszala."

While the name Ruszala is not as common today as it once was, it still holds a significant place in Polish history and culture. Its origins can be traced back to the early modern period, and it has been borne by individuals who have made noteworthy contributions in various fields, including the military, literature, and journalism.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ruszala

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

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

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