Explore the Family Name Ragazzo
The meaning of Ragazzo
Italian: from ragazzo ‘boy, lad, servant’, from Arabic raqqas, used both as an occupational name and a nickname. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Salvatore, Vito, Camillo, Corrado, Dino, Gino, Giuseppe, Pietro.
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How common is the last name Ragazzo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Ragazzo" has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, "Ragazzo" was ranked as the 59,147th most popular surname in the United States and then climbed to the 57,101st position in 2010. This represents a change of 3.46%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 320 to 357 during the same period, marking an overall increase of 11.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #57,101 | 3.46% |
| Count | 320 | 357 | 11.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ragazzo
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname "Ragazzo" identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 90.00% in 2000 to 85.15% in 2010. During the same decade, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise from 9.38% to 13.73%, indicating a 46.38% change. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90% | 85.15% | -5.39% |
| Hispanic | 9.38% | 13.73% | 46.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |