Explore the Family Name Ruggero
The meaning of Ruggero
Italian: variant of Ruggiero. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Angelo, Antonio, Biagio, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ruggero in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ruggero has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, Ruggero was ranked 53,299 and by 2010, it had dropped to 68,547, marking a 28.61% decline. The total count of individuals with this surname also diminished from 364 in 2000 to 287 in 2010, a reduction of 21.15%. The proportion of people named Ruggero per 100k also decreased by 23.08%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #68,547 | -28.61% |
| Count | 364 | 287 | -21.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruggero
Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ruggero, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly white, with more than 91% identifying as such in both 2000 and 2010. There was a slight increase in this percentage over the decade, from 91.48% to 91.99%. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, though this number declined slightly from 6.59% in 2000 to 5.92% in 2010. Very few reported being of two or more races in 2000, but there were none by 2010. There were no individuals who identified their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.48% | 91.99% | 0.56% |
| Hispanic | 6.59% | 5.92% | -10.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |