About Ruta
The surname Ruta is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "ruta," meaning "rue" in English. Rue is a type of herb known for its bitter taste and medicinal properties. The surname Ruta likely originated as a nickname for someone who either grew or sold rue or had some association with the herb. It may also have been a locational surname for someone who lived near an area where rue was abundant.
The surname Ruta is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ruta based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Ruta is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ruta in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ruta using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.