Explore the Family Name Artuso
The meaning of Artuso
Italian: from the personal name Artuso, a form of Arthur, influenced by medieval French Artus. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Meo, Saverio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Artuso in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Artuso" decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 53,047th most common surname; by 2010, it had dropped to the 57,516th spot, representing a decrease of 8.42 percent. Similarly, the number of people with this surname also fell during this period, from 366 in 2000 to 354 in 2010, a drop of 3.28 percent. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals also declined by 14.29 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #57,516 | -8.42% |
| Count | 366 | 354 | -3.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Artuso
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Artuso surname, there were very few changes noted between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority of people with this surname identified as White, increasing slightly from 97.81 percent in 2000 to 98.31 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.64 percent in 2000 to none reported in 2010. The Hispanic population represented 1.69 percent in 2010, whereas none were reported in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year according to available data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 98.31% | 0.51% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |