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

Rux, 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 Rux surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rux in America

Rux is the 28498th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rux surname appeared 837 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 Rux.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rux 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 Rux

The surname "Rux" is of German origin and can be traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "rux," which meant "rough" or "coarse," possibly referring to the physical characteristics or demeanor of the earliest bearers of the surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the city of Augsburg, dated 1587, which mentions a certain "Hans Rux" as a landowner in the region. Another early reference comes from the town of Freiburg im Breisgau, where a "Katharina Rux" is listed in a church registry from 1603.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, as evidenced by records from cities like Frankfurt and Leipzig. One notable bearer of the surname during this period was Johann Rux (1619-1687), a German theologian and author who wrote several influential works on Protestant doctrine.

As the centuries passed, the Rux name continued to be found across various German-speaking regions. In the 18th century, a family by the name of Rux was known to have lived in the town of Rotenburg an der Fulda, where they were involved in the local textile industry. One member of this family, Friedrich Rux (1744-1819), became a successful merchant and was renowned for his philanthropic efforts in the community.

In the 19th century, the Rux surname made its way to other parts of Europe and even overseas, as emigration from Germany increased. One example is Johann Rux (1802-1872), a German-born farmer who settled in the Russian Empire and established a prosperous agricultural estate in the region of Volhynia (now part of Ukraine).

Another notable bearer of the Rux name was Anton Rux (1876-1954), an Austrian painter and illustrator who was born in Vienna and gained recognition for his works depicting scenes from rural life in the Austrian Alps.

While the Rux surname may not be among the most common in the world today, it has a rich history and can be traced back to its German roots over several centuries. The name has been carried by theologians, merchants, farmers, artists, and many others, contributing to the cultural tapestry of various nations and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rux

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

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

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