Explore the Family Name Rugama
The meaning of Rugama
Spanish (Cantabria): habitational name from a place so named in Cantabria, which no longer exists. This surname is most common in Nicaragua.
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How common is the last name Rugama in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rugama has seen a significant increase in popularity between the years 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 61,207th most common name and held by 307 people, equivalent to 0.11 per 100,000 residents. By 2010, however, the ranking had improved to 47,429 with 447 individuals bearing the name, equating to 0.15 per 100,000 residents. This represents a change of 22.51% in rank and a remarkable 45.6% increase in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #47,429 | 22.51% |
| Count | 307 | 447 | 45.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.15 | 36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rugama
The ethnicity breakdown of those carrying the Rugama surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly Hispanic. In both 2000 and 2010, this group made up over 97% of all Rugamas. The representation of White individuals within the Rugama name increased slightly from 1.63% in 2000 to 2.01% in 2010, showing a growth of 23.31%. There were no recorded instances of the name among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, or those identifying with two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.72% | 97.76% | 0.04% |
| White | 1.63% | 2.01% | 23.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |