Explore the Family Name Ratto
The meaning of Ratto
Italian: 1. from ratto ‘rat’, used as a nickname for an agile, opportunistic, or unprincipled person. 2. probably from the ancient Germanic personal name Rato, Radto. 3. (southern Italy): possibly also an occupational name from Greek raptēs ‘tailor’, in southern Italy pronounced raftis or rattis.
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How common is the last name Ratto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ratto has seen a noticeable decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 21,526th most popular surname in the United States with 1,131 people bearing this name. However, by 2010, it had dropped to the 25,771st position, representing a decrease in rank by nearly 20%. In terms of count, there were 956 individuals with the surname Ratto in 2010, which is a drop of approximately 15% from 2000. This downward trend is also reflected in the proportion per 100k, which decreased by about 24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,526 | #25,771 | -19.72% |
| Count | 1,131 | 956 | -15.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.32 | -23.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ratto
The ethnicity associated with the surname Ratto also underwent some changes during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority of individuals with the surname identified as white, though the percentage fell slightly from 87% in 2000 to 85.46% in 2010. There was a slight increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, rising from 8.05% in 2000 to 10.15% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races both saw declines, falling by 23.33% and 19.93% respectively. The percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained unchanged at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87% | 85.46% | -1.77% |
| Hispanic | 8.05% | 10.15% | 26.09% |
| Two or More Races | 3.01% | 2.41% | -19.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 1.15% | -23.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |