Explore the Family Name Ruggio
The meaning of Ruggio
Italian: nickname from dialect ruggio ‘red’ (from Latin rubeum).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ruggio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ruggio saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 78,035th in popularity, but dropped to the 83,834th spot by 2010, marking a 7.43% decline. The actual count of individuals with the Ruggio surname also dipped slightly from 228 in 2000 to 224 in 2010, a change of -1.75%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #83,834 | -7.43% |
| Count | 228 | 224 | -1.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruggio
The ethnic identity associated with the Ruggio surname also experienced minor shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, increasing from 92.98% in 2000 to 93.30% in 2010. Additionally, there was an increase in those who identify as Hispanic from 4.82% to 5.36%. There were no changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Two or more races, with these categories remaining at 0% for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.98% | 93.3% | 0.34% |
| Hispanic | 4.82% | 5.36% | 11.2% |
| 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% |