Explore the Family Name Ragonese
The meaning of Ragonese
Italian: shortened form of Aragonese, a habitational or ethnic name for someone from the former kingdom of Aragon (see Aragon). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Domenic, Sal, Antonino, Bruna, Carmelo, Domenico, Duilio, Pietro.
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How common is the last name Ragonese in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ragonese has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,425 in popularity and this ranking declined to 35,866 by 2010, marking a 7.3% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 644 in 2000 to 626 in 2010, representing a 2.8% decrease. As a result, the proportion per 100k people also fell by 12.5% from 0.24 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,425 | #35,866 | -7.3% |
| Count | 644 | 626 | -2.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ragonese
The ethnicity associated with the surname Ragonese has shifted somewhat over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Ragonese individuals identifying as White dropped slightly from 94.57% in 2000 to 93.13% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 3.11% to 3.83%. Individuals reporting two or more ethnic identities also increased notably, from 1.09% in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010, a change of 32.11%. There were no Ragonese individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.57% | 93.13% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 3.11% | 3.83% | 23.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.44% | 32.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |