Explore the Family Name Ribaudo
The meaning of Ribaudo
Italian (Sicily): from Sicilian rib(b)audu (standard Italian ribaldo), originally a term denoting a soldier or servant who had to carry out the most arduous or distastful tasks, variously used to for a reprobate, a mean or unlucky person, and also as a personal name. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Carmine, Carmelo, Domenico, Mario, Rosario, Sal, Alfredo, Alonzo, Antonio, Bartolo, Benedetto, Ciro, Gaetano, Giuseppe, Giusto, Isidoro.
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How common is the last name Ribaudo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ribaudo has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 23,428th most popular surname in the United States with a count of 1,012 bearers, making up approximately 0.38 people per 100,000. By 2010, the rank dropped to 24,747 and the count marginally fell to 1,007, equating to around 0.34 people per 100,000. This represents a change of -5.63 in rank and -0.49 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,428 | #24,747 | -5.63% |
| Count | 1,012 | 1,007 | -0.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.34 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ribaudo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ribaudo also sees fluctuations, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, an overwhelming majority of 97.33 percent identified as White, but this number declined slightly to 96.13 percent by 2010. The Hispanic identification saw significant growth in the same period, jumping from 1.48 percent to 3.08 percent. However, other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero percent for both years. It should be noted that the proportion identifying with two or more races was recorded at 0.49 percent in 2000 but was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.33% | 96.13% | -1.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 3.08% | 108.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.49% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |