Explore the Family Name Ruggeri
The meaning of Ruggeri
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Ruggero. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Angelo, Luigi, Salvatore, Antonino, Antonio, Arturo, Dino, Domenic, Francesco, Franco, Reno, Roberto.
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How common is the last name Ruggeri in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ruggeri was ranked as the 14,715th most popular in 2000 and dropped slightly to the 15,171st position in 2010, a decrease of 3.1%. The number of individuals with this surname increased from 1,851 in 2000 to 1,942 in 2010, marking a growth rate of approximately 4.92%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.35% during the same period, from 0.69 to 0.66.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,715 | #15,171 | -3.1% |
| Count | 1,851 | 1,942 | 4.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.66 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruggeri
Examining the ethnic identity distribution of the Ruggeri surname in the U.S., according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there's been notable change between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White dropped slightly, going from 96.54% in 2000 to 94.44% in 2010 - a slight decrease of 2.18%. Over the same decade, increases were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.32% to 0.51%) and Hispanic (from 2.38% to 3.76%). The proportion of people identifying with two or more ethnicities also rose significantly, from 0.43% to 0.77%. No changes were recorded for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 94.44% | -2.18% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 3.76% | 57.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0.43% | 0.77% | 79.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0.51% | 59.38% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |