Explore the Family Name Ramaglia
The meaning of Ramaglia
Italian: from ramo ‘branch’ + the collective suffix -aglia, denoting an abundance, probably used for someone who lived or worked in a leafy or overgrown place. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Concetta, Vito.
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How common is the last name Ramaglia in the United States?
The surname Ramaglia, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, witnessed a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,769 in terms of frequency but slipped to 62,189 by 2010, marking a 4.05% decrease. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname, however, increased slightly from 316 in 2000 to 322 in 2010, a growth of about 1.9%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly over the decade, from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #62,189 | -4.05% |
| Count | 316 | 322 | 1.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ramaglia
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Ramaglia surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, a vast majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a minor decrease from 97.47% to 96.89%. Interestingly, there is an appearance of Hispanic identification, which wasn't present in 2000, registering at 2.17% in 2010. Records for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained zero or were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.47% | 96.89% | -0.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| 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% |