2000
#126,400
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Rymut
A Polish surname derived from the verb "rymotać" meaning "to make a noise or clatter".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Rymut. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rymut 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Rymut in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rymut, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rymut
The surname RYMUT originated in Poland, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "rymować," which means "to rhyme." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in poetry or music, potentially referring to a profession or occupation.
One of the earliest known references to the RYMUT surname can be found in the court records of the town of Kraków, where a certain Jan RYMUT was mentioned in 1567. This document provides valuable insight into the historical presence of the name in the region.
In the 17th century, the RYMUT name appeared in various official registers and church records across different regions of Poland, indicating its spread throughout the country. For instance, a priest named Szymon RYMUT was documented in the parish records of Wrocław in 1629.
The surname RYMUT has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Michał RYMUT, a renowned poet and playwright who lived in the late 18th century. His works, which celebrated Polish culture and traditions, earned him widespread recognition and acclaim during his lifetime.
Another prominent bearer of the RYMUT name was Katarzyna RYMUT, a celebrated singer and musician who performed in the royal court of King Sigismund III Vasa in the early 17th century. Her exceptional talent and contributions to the cultural life of the time were highly regarded.
In the 19th century, a scholar named Józef RYMUT made significant contributions to the field of linguistics, particularly in the study of Polish dialects and regional variations in language. His published works became essential references for researchers and academics exploring the nuances of the Polish language.
While the RYMUT surname has its roots in Poland, it has also been documented in other parts of Europe, potentially due to migration and population movements over the centuries. For example, historical records show individuals bearing the RYMUT name residing in areas of present-day Ukraine and Belarus, which were once part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Overall, the RYMUT surname has a rich history deeply intertwined with the cultural and linguistic heritage of Poland. Its origins can be traced back to the 16th century, and it has been associated with various notable figures who have left their mark in various fields, from literature and music to academia and scholarship.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rymut
Among Census respondents with the surname Rymut, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Rymut 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 Rymut surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.8% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 4
- Two or more races3.6% · 4
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rymut
Rymut 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
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-9 bearers (-7.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,749 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-6 bearers (-5.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,297 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #126,400 | 125 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.2%) | Down 16,749 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.2%) | Down 6,297 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 Rymut 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 | #143,149 | #149,446 | -4.4% |
| Count | 116 | 110 | -5.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rymut bearers went from 116 to 110 (-5.2% change). The surname moved down 6,297 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #149,446.
FAQ
Rymut surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rymut?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Rymut. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Rymut?
Rymut ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 110 people with the surname Rymut. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Rymut.
Has Rymut become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rymut went from 116 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Rymut?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rymut, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Rymut in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.8% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rymut appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.8%), Hispanic (3.6%), Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Rymut (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 Rymut mean?
A Polish surname derived from the verb "rymotać" meaning "to make a noise or clatter". 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 Rymut (0.04 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 common is the surname Rymut?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Rymut on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.