Explore the Family Name Ruffini
The meaning of Ruffini
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Ruffino. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Gino, Nicola, Amelio, Dario, Domenic, Domenica, Domenico, Emidio, Franco, Gianfranco, Giulio, Giuseppe.
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How common is the last name Ruffini in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ruffini has seen a significant decrease in popularity during the period from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 35,797 to 46,725, marking a decrease by 30.53%. The count also decreased from 593 to 455, indicating a 23.27% decrease. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k people plummeted by 31.82%, moving from 0.22 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,797 | #46,725 | -30.53% |
| Count | 593 | 455 | -23.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.15 | -31.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruffini
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Ruffini identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 94.10% to 96.92%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic declined substantially from 4.22% to 2.42%. Those identifying with two or more races were at 1.01% in 2000, but the data was suppressed for 2010. There was no change in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.1% | 96.92% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4.22% | 2.42% | -42.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |