Explore the Family Name Rugani
The meaning of Rugani
Italian (Sicily and Tuscany): perhaps from the word ruga ‘road, street’ (from Latin ruga ‘furrow’) as topographic name. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Silvano, Silvio.
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How common is the last name Rugani in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rugani has seen a slight decrease in popularity rank from 78,035 in 2000 to 78,040 in 2010 with a change rate of -0.01. However, the count of individuals bearing the name increased by 7.46%, growing from 228 in 2000 to 245 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 remained stagnant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #78,040 | -0.01% |
| Count | 228 | 245 | 7.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rugani
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Rugani surname identified as White, with a slight decrease from 96.05% in 2000 to 95.92% in 2010. The Hispanic population within this surname group saw a notable increase of 49.32% during the same period, moving from 2.19% to 3.27%. There were no recorded individuals under the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 95.92% | -0.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.19% | 3.27% | 49.32% |
| 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% |