Explore the Family Name Ridolfi
The meaning of Ridolfi
Italian (northern): patronymic from the personal name Ridolfo, an old variant of Rodolfo, an equivalent of Rudolf. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Italo, Carlo, Dante, Gino, Leno.
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How common is the last name Ridolfi in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ridolfi has seen a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 39,240th most popular in the United States and dropped to 41,579th by 2010, reflecting a change of -5.96%. The number of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 528 in 2000 to 523 in 2010, a change of -0.95%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly fell by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,240 | #41,579 | -5.96% |
| Count | 528 | 523 | -0.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ridolfi
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the Ridolfi surname identify as White, with a minor increase from 92.05% in 2000 to 92.16% in 2010. The data shows that there was no representation in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for both years. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, with an increase from 4.55% in 2000 to 4.78% in 2010, showing a growth of 5.05%. Those identifying as two or more races fell from 2.08% to 1.72%, indicating a decrease of -17.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.05% | 92.16% | 0.12% |
| Hispanic | 4.55% | 4.78% | 5.05% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 1.72% | -17.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |