Explore the Family Name La Russo
The meaning of La Russo
Altered form of Italian La Russa. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Carmela, Vito, Lucrezia, Nichola.
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How common is the last name La Russo in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "La Russo" has seen a rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 30,868th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had climbed to 29,198th position, indicating an increase of 5.41 percent. The total count of individuals with the "La Russo" surname also increased from 712 in 2000 to 811 in 2010, marking a considerable growth rate of 13.9 percent. This means that the proportion of people with this surname per 100k of the population slightly increased from 0.26 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,868 | #29,198 | 5.41% |
| Count | 712 | 811 | 13.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.27 | 3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name La Russo
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "La Russo" identify as White. This group represented 97.19 percent of all "La Russo" in 2000, slightly decreasing to 94.94 percent in 2010. During the same period, there was a noticeable increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, moving up from 2.25 percent to 2.84 percent, which denotes a change of 26.22 percent. Additionally, in 2010, 1.6 percent of individuals with this surname identified as being of two or more races, a category that was not present in the 2000 census data. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within the "La Russo" surname group during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 94.94% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 2.84% | 26.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |