Explore the Family Name Raguso
The meaning of Raguso
Italian (Apulia): habitational name from the placename Ragusa (see Ragusa).
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How common is the last name Raguso in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Raguso has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 78,549th among all surnames, but by 2010, it had slipped to 83,834th place. This represents a decline of 6.73%. However, the total count of individuals carrying this surname remained relatively stable, only dropping from 226 in 2000 to 224 in 2010 - a minor decrease of 0.88%. The proportion per 100k also stayed constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #83,834 | -6.73% |
| Count | 226 | 224 | -0.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raguso
When it comes to ethnicity, the vast majority of those with the surname Raguso identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage rose slightly from 95.58% in 2000 to 95.98% in 2010. Meanwhile, a small fraction (3.54%) identified as Hispanic in 2000, but there were no recorded individuals of Hispanic ethnicity with this surname in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Data on individuals identifying with two or more races was not available for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.58% | 95.98% | 0.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.54% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |