2000
#88,083
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 196
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Rutschman
Germanic surname likely derived from a geographic name or occupational term relating to something that slides or glides.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 205 Americans carry the last name Rutschman. That puts it at #106,101 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,671,972 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rutschman surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
205
1 in 1,671,972
Census rank
#106,101
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
179
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 179 bearers of the surname Rutschman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 106101st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rutschman, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rutschman
The surname Rutschman originates from Germany, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "rutschen," which means "to slide" or "to glide." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who had a particular way of walking or moving.
One of the earliest known bearers of the Rutschman name was Hans Rutschman, born in 1542 in the town of Freiburg im Breisgau, located in the southwestern region of present-day Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Records from this period indicate that the Rutschman family had established roots in the area and were likely involved in agricultural or trade-related activities.
In the 17th century, the Rutschman name appeared in various church and municipal records across different regions of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. This suggests that the family had begun to spread and establish themselves in other parts of the country.
During the 18th century, Johann Rutschman, born in 1712 in the town of Mühlhausen, Thuringia, gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker and watchmaker. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by wealthy patrons and contributed to the family's growing reputation.
Another notable figure was Wilhelm Rutschman, born in 1789 in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. He was a prominent scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Germanic languages and philology. His works on the history and evolution of German dialects were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.
In the 19th century, the Rutschman family continued to spread across Germany and into neighboring countries. Karl Rutschman, born in 1837 in Berlin, was a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings that still stand today, including the Berlin Cathedral and the Reichstag building.
As the Rutschman name traveled beyond Germany, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Rutschmann, Rutschman, Rutschmann, and Rutzmann, reflecting regional dialects and phonetic adaptations.
While the Rutschman surname has its roots in Germany, it has since been carried by individuals across the globe, with descendants contributing to various fields and professions throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rutschman
Among Census respondents with the surname Rutschman, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Rutschman bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Rutschman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.9% · 161
- Hispanic or Latino5.6% · 10
- Two or more races3.4% · 6
- Black or African American0.6% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rutschman
Rutschman appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#100,791
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 179
-17 bearers (-8.7%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 12,708 places
2020
#106,101
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 179
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 5,310 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #88,083 | 196 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #100,791 | 179 | 0.06 | -17 bearers (-8.7%) | Down 12,708 places |
| 2020 | #106,101 | 179 | 0.06 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 5,310 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Rutschman surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,791 | #106,101 | -5.3% |
| Count | 179 | 179 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.06 | -0.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rutschman bearers went from 179 to 179 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 5,310 positions in the national ranking, going from #100,791 to #106,101.
FAQ
Rutschman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rutschman?
Name Census estimates that about 205 living Americans carry the surname Rutschman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,671,972 residents.
How common is Rutschman?
Rutschman ranks #106,101 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 179 people with the surname Rutschman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (205), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Rutschman.
Has Rutschman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rutschman went from 179 recorded bearers to 179. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #100,791 to #106,101.
What does the Census say about the background of Rutschman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rutschman, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Rutschman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.9% (161 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rutschman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.9%), Hispanic (5.6%), Two or More Races (3.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Rutschman (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Rutschman mean?
Germanic surname likely derived from a geographic name or occupational term relating to something that slides or glides. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Rutschman (0.06 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Rutschman?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Rutschman? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.