Explore the Family Name Riggio
The meaning of Riggio
Italian (southern): habitational name for someone from Reggio Calabria (see Reggio), from a dialect form of the placename. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Sal, Vito, Carlo, Carmela, Nino, Aldo, Amedeo, Antonino, Gasper, Giuseppe.
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How common is the last name Riggio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Riggio has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Riggio ranked 13,386 in terms of surname prevalence, but it slipped to 14,197th place by 2010 - a change of about -6.06%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Riggio surname grew modestly, from 2,087 in 2000 to 2,115 in 2010, an increase of 1.34%. However, when viewed as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the name dropped by approximately 6.49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,386 | #14,197 | -6.06% |
| Count | 2,087 | 2,115 | 1.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 0.72 | -6.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Riggio
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Riggio surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 94.25% in 2000 to 92.72% in 2010. Over the same period, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.92% to 4.59%. Meanwhile, the representation among those identifying as Black decreased by 32.38%, and those identifying as being of two or more races also declined. The data began showing individuals with the Riggio surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, where no such identification was recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.25% | 92.72% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 4.59% | 57.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 0.95% | -26.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| Black | 1.05% | 0.71% | -32.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.33% | 0% |