Explore the Family Name Rampino
The meaning of Rampino
Italian: 1. from a diminutive of a personal name Rampo of ancient Germanic origin (see Rampone). 2. possibly from rampino ‘hook’ (from rampa ‘hook’ from Germanic hrampa ‘contraction’). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Rocco, Luigi.
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How common is the last name Rampino in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Rampino' has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 62,961 in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to rank 65,424, indicating a decrease of approximately 3.91%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people with the Rampino surname increased slightly from 297 in 2000 to 303 in 2010, representing a growth of 2.02%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #65,424 | -3.91% |
| Count | 297 | 303 | 2.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rampino
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Rampino surname identify as White. In 2000, around 97.31% identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 97.69% in 2010. The data for Hispanic ethnicity showed a small decrease from 2.36% in 2000 to 1.98% in 2010. There were no significant changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years as the counts remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.31% | 97.69% | 0.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 1.98% | -16.1% |
| 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% |